Queen’s: Dimitrov outclasses Cerundolo to set up last eight meeting with Alcaraz
Grigor Dimitrov won against Francisco Cerundolo 6-3, 7-5 and will face Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, the top seed, in the next round
Grigor Dimitrov wins at Queen’s 2023 AI / Reuters / Panoramic
Bulgarian qualifier Grigor Dimitrov defeated Argentinian Francisco Cerundolo, the No 8 seed, 6-3, 7-5 to reach the quarter-finals of the Queen’s at Queen’s Club in London.
Dimitrov, ranked No 26, will play Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, the top seed, next in what should be a stern test of both their grass-court credentials.
The Bulgarian won against Finn Emil Ruusuvuori (6-2, 6-4) ahead of his victory.
In the previous round of the Queen’s Championships, Cerundolo, ranked No 19, edged out American qualifier Tommy Paul (7-6 (2), 4-6, 6-4).
London ATP500, other second-round results (Queen’s Club, grass, EUR 2.195.175, most recent results first):
- Carlos Alcaraz beat Jiri Lehecka: 6-2, 6-3
- Adrian Mannarino beat Taylor Fritz (3): 6-4, 7-6 (7)
- Alex De Minaur (7) beat Diego Schwartzman: 6-2, 6-2
- Sebastian Korda beat Frances Tiafoe (4): 7-6 (2), 6-3
- Holger Rune (2) beat Ryan Peniston (WC): 6-3, 6-4
- Cameron Norrie (5) beat Jordan Thompson: 4-6, 6-3, 6-2
- Lorenzo Musetti (6) beat Ben Shelton: 6-4, 4-6, 6-4
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