Juan Manuel Cerundolo vs Jordan Thompson Preview & Prediction | 2026 Australian Open | First Round

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Juan Manuel Cerundolo faces Jordan Thompson in round one of the 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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Juan Manuel Cerundolo vs Jordan Thompson prediction

Juan Manuel Cerundolo’s only event so far this season was in Auckland. He won his opening qualifying match against Shintaro Mochizuki in three sets but then lost to Eliot Spizzirri. He reached his first ATP Tour final in Gstaad last year, and also experienced success on the Challenger Tour, winning a title in Guangzhou, which contributed to his highest ever ranking of 71 last September.

Jordan Thompson’s ranking has dropped outside the top 100 after a frustrating period with injuries. The Australian retired from numerous events last year, though he still managed to get through to the round-of-16 at Wimbledon. He competed in the Noumea Challenger at the start of the month, winning two matches before a loss in the quarter-finals.

Despite his fitness issues, the conditions should suit Thompson’s flat hitting, and he has vast experience of navigating his way through these types of matches at this stage of his career.

Juan Manuel Cerundolo vs Jordan Thompson tip: Jordan Thompson to win