The Río Open responds to Cerundolo's criticism and denies his version

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After winning the ATP Buenos Aires, Francisco Cerundolo had to retire in the first round of the ATP 500 Rio, where he felt the fatigue of these past days. At the end of the match, the Argentine tennis player was upset with the organization, claiming he had requested an extra day of rest. However, a few hours later, the tournament itself denied his statement. "The Rio Open clarifies that there was no request made by the mentioned player. All decisions are made in coordination with the ATP, ensuring complete transparency. Our goal is to balance the needs of the athletes, the audience, and local and international television."

Rio Open says Francisco Cerundolo never made the scheduling request he claims to have made 👀

“The Rio Open clarifies that there was no request from the aforementioned athlete to the tournament organization.
We reinforce that all decisions are made in accordance with ATP… pic.twitter.com/dC2iBWn9aG

— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) February 19, 2026

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