Mariano Navone vs Francisco Cerundolo — Bucharest Quarter-final
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Navone M.Mariano Navone defeated Francisco Cerundolo 5-7 6-4 7-5 in the Bucharest quarter-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Francisco Cerundolo came in ranked #22, leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Mariano Navone had arrived on a 3-match winning run. Mariano Navone claimed a first win over Francisco Cerundolo in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Mariano Navone dropped the opening set before beating Francisco Cerundolo 5–7 6–4 7–5.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-16 | Rio de Janeiro | R32 | clay | Francisco Cerundolo | 6-3 6-4 |
| 2025-07-14 | Bastad | R16 | clay | Francisco Cerundolo | 6-3 6-3 |
Serve vs return
This seasonEach player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Serve & return on clay
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the clay field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (148 vs 153). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Umpiry Score
Pre-matchThe Umpiry Score combines match-context factors — matchup, form, fatigue, travel and motivation — into a single 0–10 score, updated daily. Read how it works.
Freshness
Recent loadNavone M.: 12 days rest · 1 match (14d) · Cerundolo F.: 13 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About