Cerundolo to face Darderi in Argentina Open final

BUENOS AIRES, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- Top seed and local favorite Francisco Cerundolo advanced to the Argentina Open final with a 6-3, 7-5 win over compatriot Tomas Martin Etcheverry on Saturday.

Cerundolo won 83 percent of points on first serve and displayed his powerful forehand with 32 winners, prevailing in an hour and 51 minutes on the outdoor clay of the Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club.

Seventh seed Etche