Aug 9, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Francisco Cerundolo (ARG) goes to forehand a ball to Tommy Paul (not pictured) at Sobeys Stadium.
His 21-year-old brother also came from behind to beat Ilia Ivashka 2-6 6-7(4) 6-3 6-3 6-3, winning a Grand Slam match for the first time.
"A crazy triumph for my family and for Argentina today.
I'm very happy for Juan Manuel," Francisco told ESPN.
Francisco next meets Czech Jiri Vesely while Juan Manuel takes on Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.
Persons:
Francisco Cerundolo, Tommy Paul, John E, Juan Manuel, American Zachary Svajda, Ilia Ivashka, Francisco, Czech Jiri Vesely, Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Angelica Medina, Peter Rutherford
Organizations:
U.S ., Flushing, ESPN, Thomson
Locations:
Toronto , Ontario, Canada, Sobeys, Argentina, American, Flushing Meadows, Czech, Mexico City