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Ignacio Buse news
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The gist
Ignacio Buse reached his third tour-level semi-final of 2026 at Winston-Salem, beating Juan Manuel Cerundolo 7-6(4), 4-6, 6-2. The 22-year-old Peruvian, now World No. 36, will be seeded at the.
Background
Ignacio Buse, a 22-year-old Peruvian, has had a career-best season, rising from No. 135 to No. 36 in the ATP rankings over the past year. He won the ATP 500 event in Hamburg and is now competing at the Winston-Salem Open, where he reached the semi-finals. His success has made him a player to watch at the upcoming US Open.
How it unfolded
- Aug 24, 2026US Open preview highlights Buse as a rising player to watch.
- Aug 26, 2026Buse played in the quarterfinals at Winston-Salem, with his opponent listed as TBD.
- Aug 28, 2026Buse defeated Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the quarterfinals 7-6(4), 4-6, 6-2 to reach the semi-finals, where he will face Benjamin Bonzi.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- ATP Tour reports Buse's career-best season continues, highlighting his rise and seeding at the US Open.
- Analysts
- Tennis analysts note Buse's rapid ranking improvement and his potential as a dark horse at the US Open.