Cerundolo claims Queen's title after rallying past Paul in final

ESPN Tennis1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 4:39 PM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Cerundolo claims Queen's title after rallying past Paul in final
Summary

Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina defeated Tommy Paul 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 6-3 to win the Queen's Club title on Sunday. Cerundolo came from a set down in the longest men's singles final in the tournament's history, lasting three hours and four minutes. The 27-year-old’s victory marks the biggest title of his career, and he becomes the first Argentinian to win at Queen's. His parents arrived just in time to witness the match, adding emotional significance to his achievement. Cerundolo's next competition will be at Wimbledon.

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By the Numbers
  • Cerundolo wins Queen's after trailing 1-0 in sets.
  • Match lasted three hours and four minutes.
  • Cerundolo becomes first Argentinian to win at Queen's.
  • This is Cerundolo's biggest career title.
  • Match featured four missed championship points for Cerundolo.
Latest Updates
  • 5:17 PMESPN TennisCerundolo stops Paul to win Queen's Club title
  • 4:31 PMBBC SportCerundolo fights back to beat Paul in Queen's final
  • 4:27 PMBBC SportCerundolo wins biggest title of career at Queen's as parents fly in just in time
  • 4:26 PMYahoo SportsCerundolo wins marathon Queen’s final
What they're saying
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Marathon man Federico Cerundolo won the longest final in Queen’s Club history, beating Tommy Paul to claim the biggest title of his career on Sunday. The 27-year-old from Buenos Aires became the first Argentinian to lift the trophy at the illustrious Wimbledon warm-up tournament in west London.

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Watch the best shots from the men's singles final as Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo comes from a set down to beat Tommy Paul 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 6-3 to win the biggest title of his career at Queen's.

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Francisco Cerundolo secures the biggest title of his career by fighting back to beat Tommy Paul in the longest men's singles final at Queen's.

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