Fran Cerúndolo Advances at Miami Open After Upsetting Tommy Paul

MIAMI, Fla. — Fran Cerúndolo‘s impressive run at the Miami Open continues as he advanced to the round of 16 on Monday, March 24, 2025, following a strong performance against American Tommy Paul. Cerúndolo defeated Paul with a commanding score of 6-2, 7-6(7-4), marking Paul’s third consecutive loss to the Argentine.

After emerging victorious, Cerúndolo, the 23rd seed, expressed his enthusiasm on social media, calling the match a “great contest against a friend and an amazing player.” His victory sets up a highly anticipated matchup against fifth seed Casper Ruud in the next round.

Paul, who was considered a significant threat in the tournament, will look to regroup after his disappointing March campaign. He expressed dissatisfaction with his performance, noting that this loss comes just before he transitions to clay-season matches, a surface that typically offers him more success.

In other notable results from the day, Novak Djokovic moved closer to clinching his 100th ATP Tour title at the Miami Open. The fourth seed triumphed over Camilo Ugo Carabelli with a scoreline of 6-1, 7-6(7-1) after receiving a bye in the first round and defeating Rinky Hijikata in round two.

Djokovic reflected on his match with Carabelli, who was initially out of the tournament but became a lucky loser. On social media, he thanked Carabelli for the battle, posting, “Hola Miami! Idemooo.” Carabelli, although disappointed, responded positively by acknowledging the match and showing sportsmanship with a thank you message.

The tournament has reached an exciting stage, with top seed Alexander Zverev still in contention following Carlos Alcaraz‘s unexpected exit in the second round. Cerúndolo’s continued success adds to the thrill of this year’s Miami Open, showcasing the impressive talent present on the ATP Tour.