Francisco Cerundolo is currently making waves in the tennis world with his Madrid Open back-to-back victories. The 25-year-old player, who has previously reached a career-high ranking of 19, is going to face Taylor Fritz in his quarterfinal match. However, what fans don’t know is that he owes much of his passion and love for tennis to his parents! Much like Cerundolo, his parents were also a part of the tennis community!

Alejandro Cerundolo, Francisco’s father, has also made his mark in the ATP ranking of the tennis world by earning a place in the top 300. He professionally played tennis in the 1980s and represented his country, Argentina, in the world. Often referred to as “Toto” among his fans, his prowess on the court also helped him turn into a professional coach, later down the line.

And as a passionate coach, Francisco Cerundolo’s father helped train various players over the years. Among them, two notable players are Jose Acasusso and Mercedes Paz. Currently, he is busy with his own tennis academy in Buenos Aires.

Alejandro is married to Maria Luz, who is also a tennis player herself. But apart from that, she is also a sports analyst and a psychologist as well. According to multiple sources, after completing her post-graduation degree in sports psychology, she is currently involved in the profession of a sports therapist. And instilling their interest in tennis among their children, the couple has gifted the tennis world with two talented tennis players. However, apart from them, the couple also has a daughter who is interested in a different sport.

More about Francisco Cerundolo’s athletic siblings

Francisco’s younger brother, Juan Manuel Cerundolo, is also a professional tennis player who went pro in 2018. The 22-year-old already has a Challenger record of 84-37 and is currently playing his Challenger Cagliari IT. And he has also bagged two victories on his home ground at Tiger-1 and Tiger-2 matches of last year. And apart from having a world 79 ATP singles ranking, he holds an astounding junior record of playing tennis as well.

But when it comes to the youngest member of the family, Maria, she has carved a different career path for herself. An Olympic gold medal winner in hockey, Maria plays for her country, the Argentina national team. And together, Francisco Cerundolo and his family are making their unique mark in the sporting world. Be it tennis or hockey, the athletic world will surely remember the contribution of the Cerundolo family.