Francisco Cerúndolo is set to face Tommy Paul in the 2026 Queen's Club Championships final on June 21.
The Argentine has a 5-2 head-to-head lead over Paul and is seeking his second grass-court title.
What happened in the semifinals?
Francisco Cerúndolo overcame Brandon Nakashima in a hard-fought semifinal to advance to the biggest ATP final of his career.
He has produced one of the best grass-court runs of his career this week, using his powerful forehand to great effect.
Why it matters for Francisco Cerúndolo
A win in the final would be a significant milestone for Cerúndolo, who is traditionally known for his clay-court prowess.
He has showcased a much-improved all-round game at Queen’s, which has taken him to the final.
The seventh seed has a 3-match winning streak against Tommy Paul, which could give him an edge in the final.
What comes next?
The final will be held on June 21 at the iconic Queen’s Club stadium in London, United Kingdom, at 1:30 pm local time.
In India, the final will be broadcasted live on FanCode, while fans in the UK can access the viewing rights live on BBC One and BBC Two.
Where to watch the final
Fans in the United States can watch the final live on the Tennis Channel, while fans worldwide can watch through their respective broadcasting channels.
Francisco Cerúndolo’s powerful forehand has been a key factor in his success at Queen’s.
He will need to be at his best to overcome Tommy Paul, who has looked exceptional throughout the tournament.
Paul has not dropped a set en route to the final and will hope to repeat his heroics from 2024, when he lifted the trophy.
The head-to-head record slightly favors Cerúndolo, who leads 5-2 overall, though their rivalry has been closely contested in recent years.
The Argentine was victorious in their most recent meeting at the 2025 Miami Open and also edges the grass-court head-to-head 2-1.
But Paul boasts a strong record at Queen’s Club, which could make the final a closely contested match.
Francisco Cerúndolo’s improved all-round game has taken him to the final, where he will face a tough challenge from Tommy Paul.
The final promises to be a fascinating clash between two players who have enjoyed excellent grass-court campaigns.