Francisco Cerundolo vs Damir Dzumhur Preview & Prediction | 2026 Australian Open | Second Round
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Francisco Cerundolo knows a third victory in his career over Damir Dzumhur would put the 27-year-old in the third round at the Australian Open for the third time in the last four years.
Start date/time:
Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia
Surface: Outdoor hard
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Francisco Cerundolo vs Damir Dzumhur prediction
The 18th seed in the tournament, Francisco Cerundolo was a straight sets winner in the first round of the singles competition in Melbourne. The Argentine overcame Zhizhen Zhang in straight sets, winning 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 with an 80% win percentage when it came to completed points on his first serve.
Cerundolo knows who he’s up against in this next contest, having faced Damir Dzumhur twice in 2025. Both matches ended in victory for Cerundolo, with the most recent of those being on the indoor hard court in Paris, which saw him triumph 6-3, 6-3.
The psychological factor of beating his opponent twice already cannot be underestimated. This immediately gives Cerundolo confidence and Dzumhur needs to find a solution. Expect a close encounter, but consider backing Cerundolo to edge it.
Francisco Cerundolo vs Damir Dzumhur tip: Francisco Cerundolo to win
