Cerú Upsets Ruud, Buse Reaches Historic Semifinal at Gstaad ATP
Peru’s Ignacio Buse is making history at the Gstaad ATP, reaching the semifinal round for the first time in his career, while Argentina’s Juan Manuel Cerú has delivered a major upset, defeating Casper Ruud.
Juan Manuel Cerú has sent shockwaves through the Gstaad tournament, overcoming the first seed and two-time champion, Casper Ruud, to secure his place in the semifinals. Cerú will now face Ignacio Buse, who has captivated fans with his impressive run to the final four. This marks a significant milestone for Buse, becoming only the third Peruvian tennis player in the 21st century to reach an ATP Tour semifinal, following in the footsteps of Luis Horna and Juan Pablo Varillas, as highlighted by the Davis Cup organization.
Buse’s Road to the Semifinals
Ignacio Buse’s journey to the semifinals began with strong performances in the qualifying rounds, where he defeated Spanish player Albert Ramos and German Patrick Zahraj. Continuing his momentum in the main draw, Buse overcame Serbian Laslo Djere, Polish player Kamil Majchrzak, and most recently, Argentine Román Burruchaga in a two-set match (3-6, 6-3, and 1-6).
Cerú also demonstrated his prowess by defeating Ruud, setting the stage for a compelling semifinal clash.
Match Details and Schedule
The highly anticipated match between Ignacio Buse and Juan Cerú is scheduled for Saturday, July 19, at the Roy Emerson Arena on clay in Switzerland.
Here’s a breakdown of the start times for fans across Latin America:
- Peru: 3:30 AM
- Ecuador: 3:30 AM
- Colombia: 3:30 AM
- Chile: 4:30 AM
- Bolivia: 4:30 AM
- Venezuela: 4:30 AM
- Brazil: 5:30 AM
- Argentina: 5:30 AM
- Paraguay: 5:30 AM
- Uruguay: 5:30 AM
Where to Watch
Fans can watch the Gstaad ATP semifinals live through the official ATP Tour website. For minute-by-minute updates, RPP.pe will provide comprehensive coverage of the match.
Ignacio Buse’s semifinal appearance represents a significant moment for Peruvian tennis, and all eyes will be on his match against Cerú as he strives to continue his historic run at the Gstaad ATP.
