Cerúndolo, about Jódar: "He has an impressive tennis, he makes everything depend on him"

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Fran Cerúndolo is fully aware that he cannot relax even a bit if he wants to remain in the tennis elite as he has been doing in recent years. After comfortably winning his debut match against Hanfmann at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026, the Argentine spoke to Puntodebreak about various matters.

Fran Cerúndolo's present is based on consistency within the elite but also on a constant search for improvement to make the definitive leap. At Mutua Madrid Open 2026, the Argentine shared an honest reflection on his level, goals, and the competitive context in which he operates, as well as some strong words about Rafael Jódar, the new great emerging talent in the tennis world.

Cerúndolo Speaks After Debuting in Madrid Open 2026 with Victory

Motivation in a Marathon Career

"I've been playing these tournaments for several years. Hopefully, there will be many more because they are the best in the world and you can't avoid them. Everyone has goals, different ones each year, but I would like to keep improving, try to climb in the rankings and play more important rounds in these tournaments. I don't have a clear goal right now, but I aim to improve my tennis to keep advancing in the rankings, which is crucial."

Feeling Valued in Argentina

"There is everything, people who value and congratulate you, and others who demand more from you or take for granted what you do. They don’t see the effort behind it. I think it happens everywhere. When you get used to having great players, someone who is a little behind can be overshadowed."

Opinion on Rafael Jódar

"I've been watching him since Barcelona. He has an impressive tennis game. He is not just the future; he is the present, currently top 40 and rising rapidly. He has shown a very high level, defeating a top 10 player with great ease. He has enormous potential, incredible shot power, and the match revolves a lot around him."

Controversy between Trungelliti and Spanish Audience

"Fans all over the world are passionate, supporting their player. It happens in Argentina, Spain, France. One must be accustomed to playing with the crowd either against or in favor. Whether there is a lack of respect or not, I don't know because I didn't see everything, but respect should always come first."

Fran Cerúndolo navigates a balance between external demands and internal self-expectations. His discourse focuses not on grandiose goals but on constant improvement to sustain and grow in an increasingly competitive circuit where details—and consistency—make the difference. He will seek to continue his journey in the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 facing Luciano Darderi.

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