Both Cerundolo brothers reached the third round at Roland Garros on Thursday, capped by a stunning upset from Juan Manuel Cerundolo over World No. 1 Jannik Sinner on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
Juan Manuel, 24, trailed by two sets and 1-5 in the third before the match swung as Sinner began to struggle physically. The Italian twice failed to serve out the contest, and the Argentine, ranked 56th, surged to a five-set comeback for the biggest shock of the season and his first appearance in the third round at a Grand Slam.
Cerundolo Brothers Make History at Roland Garros
Across the grounds, Francisco Cerundolo defeated Hugo Gaston in four sets to make the Roland Garros third round for the third time. As he played, updates about his brother’s rally filtered through the stands, and the growing buzz added extra urgency to his own finish. He later described a day of split family support between courts and said the result only strengthened his resolve to close out his match.
The milestone marked just the third time in the Open Era that brothers have both advanced to the third round at Roland Garros, following Gene and Sandy Mayer in 1979 and Alexander and Mischa Zverev in 2018. This achievement adds to the rich history of sibling success in tennis, showcasing the incredible talent that runs in the Cerundolo family.
Both Argentines now carry their momentum into the tournament’s second week push in Paris. With the crowd behind them and their recent performances, they are poised to make even deeper runs in this prestigious Grand Slam. As they continue their journey, fans worldwide will be eagerly watching to see how far the Cerundolo brothers can go in this year’s tournament.