Francisco Cerundolo captured the biggest title of his career by defeating Tommy Paul in a marathon Queen's final. The Argentine trailed 6-7 (4-7) after a tense first set but rallied to win 6-4, 6-3 in a match that lasted three hours and two minutes, the longest ever at the venue.

Cerundolo, who had never claimed a title above ATP 250, spent 11 hours 33 minutes on court over six days, with four matches reaching a decider. His relentless forehand winners and never‑give‑up attitude kept crowds cheering, while his father and mother finally appeared for the last two games, a moment he said touched him deeply.

Paul, the 2024 champion, looked downcast after missing last year’s defense due to injury. He admitted Cerundolo was the better player that day, congratulating the Argentine. The match featured a tense second set where both saved break points, but Cerundolo’s decisive break at 5‑4 pushed the contest into a deciding set.

With the win, Cerundolo becomes the first Argentine to lift an ATP 500 trophy on grass, cementing his place among the sport’s elite. The victory also boosts his ranking and sets a strong tone for the rest of the grass‑court season, as he prepares to face top seeds in Wimbledon.