Cerúndolo opens up about his crisis after Roland Garros: "I was at odds with tennis and life"

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Just a few weeks ago, Fran Cerúndolo left Roland Garros feeling emotionally drained. The Argentine didn't hide that he went through one of the most complicated moments of his season after the clay court swing. However, the situation has changed radically in just a few days, following his title at Queen's. His outstanding level on grass has allowed him to regain confidence and enjoy playing tennis again.

Speaking to ESPN, Cerúndolo admitted that he needed to completely disconnect after his time in Paris. The Argentine explained that the pressure and demands of the tour ended up taking a toll on both his professional and personal life.

Cerúndolo hit rock bottom at Roland Garros and has emerged strongly at Queen's

"I had a really tough time at Roland Garros. I wasn't in a good place, I was at odds with tennis and with life. It's something that is part of professional sports and happens to many players, but people don't always understand it because they think we are machines," confessed the Buenos Aires native.

The current Argentine number one also reflected on the constant exposure that elite tennis players face. "In our profession, you have a bad day and everyone finds out. You're exposed. When I returned to Buenos Aires, I took a week off because I needed to step back a bit and regain the desire to compete," he explained.

What's most remarkable is that his recent spectacular performance on grass came when he least expected it. Cerúndolo admitted that he approached the swing without great expectations and with many doubts about his level.

"I had no expectations on grass. I lost every set in practice, although every day I felt like I was playing a bit better. In the end, I ended up competing spectacularly, flowing as if it were a natural surface for me," he pointed out.

These words reflect the emotional rollercoaster that professional players experience and help to explain Cerúndolo's great resurgence on a surface where historically he was not considered among the favorites.

"I had a really tough time at Roland Garros, I wasn't in a good place, I was at odds with tennis, with life... It's part of professional sports, happens to many, but people don't understand it and think one is a machine.

In our profession, you have a bad day and everyone finds out,… pic.twitter.com/GQgwBMFsyG

— ESPN Tenis (@ESPNtenis) June 22, 2026

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