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Joao Fonseca vs Marin Cilic Preview & Prediction | 2026 Madrid Open | Second Round

by Paul Hassall ·
Updated
Joao Fonseca vs Marin Cilic Preview & Prediction | 2026 Madrid Open | Second Round

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Joao Fonseca faces Marin Cilic in the second round of the 2026 Madrid Open at the Park Manzanares

Ranking points: ATP 1000

Start date/time:

Venue: Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain 

Surface: Outdoor clay

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel

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Joao Fonseca vs Marin Cilic prediction

Marin Cilic hit the comeback trail to sink Zizou Bergs and set a generational tussle with Joao Fonseca.

The Croatian star claimed a 4-6 6-3 6-4 success over the Belgian to tee up a first ever meeting with the Brazilian teenager.

Fonseca, 19, reached the last eight in Monte Carlo and Munich and will be expected to maintain his momentum against a player he is ranked 20 places above and is 18 years younger than. 

Joao Fonseca vs Marin Cilic tip: Joao Fonseca to win

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