Denis Shapovalov vs Marin Cilic Preview & Prediction | 2026 Australian Open | Second Round
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Marin Cilic outclassed Daniel Altmaier last time out and he’ll look to replicate that showing against Denis Shapovalov.
Start date/time:
Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia
Surface: Outdoor hard
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Denis Shapovalov vs Marin Cilic prediction
Marin Cilic may be 37-years-old but he played like someone still very much in their prime in the first round. After reeling off consecutive 6-0 set wins, the experienced Cilic got the job done over German Daniel Altmaier via a third set tie-break, moving on to set up this next match. Denis Shapovalov deserves credit too for his performance in the opening round, also winning a tie-breaker and dropping just four games across the other two sets in victory against Yunchaokete Bu.
Shapovalov racked up 19 aces in that first round contest, but Cilic trumped that with 20. Whenever Cilic nailed that powerful first serve, it usually ended up in a winning point for the Croatian, with 88% of points going his way following a successful first serve. Such power will be difficult for Shapovalov to counter against in this one.
Both of these two players boast success against one another, although the pair haven’t faced off since 2021. But on the hard court, Cilic may just have the edge and it’s worth backing him to come out on top.
Denis Shapovalov vs Marin Cilic tip: Marin Cilic to win
