Local Cerúndolo to Face Italian Darderi in Argentina Open Final

The Argentine player looks to capture his first title on home soil.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Francisco Cerúndolo, an Argentine tennis player, will face off against Italian opponent Darderi in the final of the Argentina Open tournament. This marks Cerúndolo's third appearance in the final of his home country's major tournament, as he seeks to capture his first title on Argentine soil.

Why it matters

The Argentina Open is one of the most prestigious tennis events in South America, and a victory for the local favorite Cerúndolo would be a significant achievement for Argentine tennis. Cerúndolo has been knocking on the door of a major title, and this represents his best chance yet to win in front of his home crowd.

The details

Cerúndolo, a 24-year-old Argentine, has made the final of the Argentina Open in 2024 and 2025 but has yet to capture the title. This year, he has advanced to the final again, where he will face off against 22-year-old Italian player Darderi. Darderi is making his first appearance in the Argentina Open final.

  • The Argentina Open final will take place on February 15, 2026.

The players

Francisco Cerúndolo

A 24-year-old Argentine tennis player who has reached the final of the Argentina Open tournament three times, but is still seeking his first title on home soil.

Darderi

A 22-year-old Italian tennis player who is making his first appearance in the Argentina Open final.

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What’s next

The winner of the Argentina Open final will receive a trophy and prize money, as well as an automatic berth in the next Grand Slam tournament.

The takeaway

This match represents a significant opportunity for the local favorite Cerúndolo to capture his first major title in front of his home crowd, while the young Italian Darderi looks to make a name for himself on the international stage.