Francisco Cerundolo vs Luciano Darderi — Rio de Janeiro Round of 16
Cerundolo F.
Francisco Cerundolo defeated Luciano Darderi 6-7 6-3 6-2 in the Rio de Janeiro round of 16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Francisco Cerundolo came in leading the head-to-head 3–2, defending last year's semi-final. Francisco Cerundolo extended the head-to-head to 4–2.
Key context
- Match story: Francisco Cerundolo dropped the opening set before beating Luciano Darderi 6–7 6–3 6–2.
Head to head
3–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-22 | Madrid Masters | R32 | clay | Francisco Cerundolo | 6-2 6-3 |
| 2026-02-09 | Buenos Aires | F | clay | Francisco Cerundolo | 6-4 6-2 |
| 2025-07-14 | Bastad | SF | clay | Luciano Darderi | 6-2 3-6 7-6(3) |
| 2025-02-10 | Buenos Aires | R32 | clay | Francisco Cerundolo | 6-4 6-4 |
| 2024-04-01 | Houston | R16 | clay | Luciano Darderi | 6-4 2-6 7-6(4) |
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 (87 vs 89). 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 loadCerundolo F.: 11 days rest · 1 match (14d) · Darderi L.: 12 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About