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Argentine veteran Marco Trungelliti made history on Saturday by reaching his first ATP final at the age of 36.
Competing in the clay-court tournament in Marrakesh, the qualifier secured a stunning semi-final upset over the top-seeded Italian, Luciano Darderi.
Ranked 117th at the start of the week, Trungelliti displayed remarkable composure to overcome his 24-year-old opponent with a 6-4, 7-6 (7/2) victory, proving that patience and persistence can yield significant rewards late in a career.
With this win, Trungelliti becomes the oldest first-time finalist in the Open Era, surpassing the previous record held by Victor Estrella Burgos, who reached his first final at age 34 in 2015.
His performance also ensures a dramatic rise in the global standings; on Monday, he is set to become the oldest player to break into the top 100 since 45-year-old Torben Ulrich achieved the feat in 1973.
On court, an emotional Trungelliti credited his success to the unwavering belief of his coaching team and family.
The Argentine now looks toward Sunday’s final, where he will face either Spaniard Rafael Jodar or compatriot Camilo Carabelli.
Having worked for years to reach this milestone, Trungelliti expressed hope for one final victory to cap off his record-breaking run.
His journey from the qualifying rounds to the championship match has become the standout story of the tournament, inspiring fans with a rare display of longevity and late-career excellence on the professional circuit.
