Queen’s: Dimitrov outclasses Cerundolo to set up last eight meeting with Alcaraz

Bulgarian qualifier Grigor Dimitrov defeated Argentinian Francisco Cerundolo, the No 8 seed, 6-3, 7-5 to reach the quarter-finals of the Queen’s at Queen’s Club in London.

Dimitrov, ranked No 26, will play Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, the top seed, next in what should be a stern test of both their grass-court credentials.

The Bulgarian won against Finn Emil Ruusuvuori (6-2, 6-4) ahead of his victory.

In the previous round of the Queen’s Championships, Cerundolo, ranked No 19, edged out American qualifier Tommy Paul (7-6 (2), 4-6, 6-4).

London ATP500, other second-round results (Queen’s Club, grass, EUR 2.195.175, most recent results first):

• Carlos Alcaraz beat Jiri Lehecka: 6-2, 6-3
• Adrian Mannarino beat Taylor Fritz (3): 6-4, 7-6 (7)
• Alex De Minaur (7) beat Diego Schwartzman: 6-2, 6-2
• Sebastian Korda beat Frances Tiafoe (4): 7-6 (2), 6-3
• Holger Rune (2) beat Ryan Peniston (WC): 6-3, 6-4
• Cameron Norrie (5) beat Jordan Thompson: 4-6, 6-3, 6-2
• Lorenzo Musetti (6) beat Ben Shelton: 6-4, 4-6, 6-4