Trungelliti Becomes Oldest ATP Tour Finalist from Argentina
On April 4, Marco Trungelliti, 36, reached a landmark at the Grand Prix Hassan II in Marrakech. He became the oldest first-time tour-level finalist in the Open Era.
Semifinal upset
Trungelliti won his semifinal in straight sets. He beat top seed Luciano Darderi 6-4, 7-6(2).
Darderi is the defending champion and ranked 19 in the world. Trungelliti advanced after coming through qualifying.
Record and reaction
The Argentine eclipsed Victor Estrella Burgos’ record. Estrella Burgos first reached a tour final at age 34 in 2015.
Trungelliti credited belief and long-term effort. He highlighted support from his team, his wife, and his child.
Career context
This marks just his second career win over a top-20 opponent. He had first reached an ATP semi-final in Umag in 2018.
Entering Marrakech, he was ranked 117. His run guarantees a first entry into the top 100.
Live ranking and form
After his win, he appears at number 75 in the live rankings. He has dropped only one set in the event.
Final setup
Trungelliti will face Spaniard Rafael Jodar in the final on Sunday. Jodar beat Camilo Ugo Carabelli 6-2, 6-1 to reach the title match.
The result prevented an all-Argentine final at the Marrakech tournament.
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Semifinal | Luciano Darderi | 6-4, 7-6(2) |
| Final (upcoming) | Rafael Jodar | Sunday |
Filmogaz.com notes that Trungelliti became the oldest first-time ATP Tour finalist from Argentina. His run highlights persistence and late-career resurgence on the tour.
