Federico Cinà made a stunning entry into the ATP Tour, securing a thrilling first-round victory at the Miami Open. The young Italian, ranked 441 in the world, defeated Argentina’s Francisco Comesana (No. 67) in straight sets, clinching both in tie-breaks. With this impressive debut, he now prepares to face Grigor Dimitrov in the second round.
Born in Palermo, Cinà comes from a tennis family—both his parents were professional players, and his father, Francesco, now his coach, famously guided Roberta Vinci to the 2015 US Open final. Despite his tennis commitments, Federico is also focused on completing his International Baccalaureate exams.
Technically, Cinà already displays a well-rounded game. His natural two-handed backhand is a key weapon, while his forehand continues to improve. His serve has the potential to become a major asset, especially given his height (1.86m, with further growth expected). A baseline player with an aggressive style, he also possesses a deceptive drop shot that keeps opponents guessing.
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Meanwhile, fellow Italian Mattia Bellucci fell to Taiwan’s Tseng (7-6, 6-2) after a tight opening set. He now faces a challenging match against Stefanos Tsitsipas.
