Francisco Cerundolo vs Andrey Rublev Preview & Prediction | 2026 Australian Open | Third Round

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Francisco Cerundolo faces Andrey Rublev at the 2026 Australian Open.

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Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN

How to watch online: UK – discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ & Tennis Channel

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Francisco Cerundolo vs Andrey Rublev prediction

Andrey Rublev faces a significant test as he looks for a statement-win in Australia.

The Russian didn’t shine on the biggest stages in 2025 but as a perennial quarter0finalist at majors, he will be eager to push deep again here.

The 13th seed will need to step it up a level to do so against an in-form Argentine who has yet to drop a set in Melbourne.

Francisco Cerundolo also holds a 3-1 lead over Rublev in the head-to-head, edging their only match on a hardcourt 7-6 7-6 at the Paris Masters in 2024.

This is going to be a battle of two of the most fearsome forehands on the ATP Tour and should be a good watch for spectacular shot-making.

Cerundolo appears to be firing that touch more consistently at the moment and his flowing confidence as well as the history of the match-up could well see the 18th seed nick a mini rankings upset.

Francisco Cerundolo vs Andrey Rublev tip: Francisco Cerundolo to win