Francisco Cerundolo vs Stefanos Tsitsipas Preview & Prediction | 2026 Monte-Carlo Masters | First Round
by Alex Meechan ·
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An intriguing first-round match sees Francsico Cerundolo take on three-time winner Stefanos Tsitsipas in Monte-Carlo.
Ranking points: ATP 1000
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Venue: Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France
Surface: Outdoor clay
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Francisco Cerundolo vs Stefanos Tsitsipas prediction
Francisco Cerundolo impressed at his last event in Miami, as he reached the quarter-finals for a second successive year. However, he was unable to go further as he was comfortably beaten by Alexander Zverev. Nevertheless, the Argentine has some momentum on his side as he prepares for the European clay court season.
He is handed a tough draw in round one as he goes up against three-time champion Stefanos Tsitsipas. The former world number three is now ranked just inside the top 50 after a decline in form, but he will take some confidence from his stellar record at this event, winning the title in 2021, 2022 and 2024.
Tsitsipas also leads the head-to-head 2-0, but this is their first meeting on a clay court. The slower conditions suit the Greek’s game, as it gives him plenty of time on each wing, while he is also able to go on the attack with his heavy topspin forehand. Cerundolo is also effective on clay and is the favourite, but Tsitsipas should make this competitive.
Francisco Cerundolo vs Stefanos Tsitsipas tip: Over 19.5 games
