Juan Manuel Cerundolo vs Luciano Darderi — Rio de Janeiro Round of 32
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Cerundolo J.
Juan Manuel Cerundolo defeated Luciano Darderi 6-1 3-6 6-4 in the Rio de Janeiro round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Luciano Darderi came in ranked #16, leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 16, but Juan Manuel Cerundolo had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 6 on clay. Juan Manuel Cerundolo claimed a first win over Luciano Darderi in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Juan Manuel Cerundolo came through a tight passage before pulling clear — 6–1 3–6 6–4.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-22 | Madrid Masters | R64 | clay | Luciano Darderi | 6-1 6-3 |
| 2024-02-26 | Santiago | R16 | clay | Luciano Darderi | 6-3 3-6 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 (29 vs 23). 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 J.: 13 days rest · 1 match (14d) · Darderi L.: 13 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About