Mariano Navone vs Juan Manuel Cerundolo Preview & Prediction | 2026 European Open | First Round

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Mariano Navone faces Juan Manuel Cerundolo in round one of the European Open. 

Ranking points: ATP 250

Start date/time: 19 October 2026 at 10:00 am

Venue: ING Arena (Brussels Expo), Brussels, Belgium

Surface: Indoor hard

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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Mariano Navone vs Juan Manuel Cerundolo prediction

Mariano Navone’s losing run extended to three matches as he was beaten by Pablo Carreno Busta in the first-round of the Shanghai Masters last time out. It’s still been a positive year for the Argentine, as he won his first ATP title in Bucharest, along with another final appearance in Hamburg. Navone also highlighted his improvement on hard courts with a win over 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic in the first-round of the US Open.

His opening round opponent in Brussels is compatriot Juan Manuel Cerundolo. The 24-year-old has also enjoyed an encouraging season. He pulled off one of the upsets of the year after beating world number one Jannik Sinner on his way to the round-of-16 of Roland Garros, while he also moved to a career high ranking of 42 in June.

Both players are strong defensively and will look to engage in lengthy baseline exchanges. This has the makings of a gruelling contest that could go the distance. 

Mariano Navone vs Juan Manuel Cerundolo tip: Both players to win a set