Marin Cilic vs Alexei Popyrin Preview & Prediction | 2026 Miami Open | First Round
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Marin Cilic meets Alexei Popyrin in the first round at the 2026 Miami Open at the Hard Rock Stadium.
Ranking points: ATP 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, USA
Surface: Outdoor 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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Marin Cilic vs Alexei Popyrin prediction
Marin Cilic’s renaissance has continued with the veteran now back inside the top 50.
The 37-year-old has actually lost his last three but a run to the semi finals in Dallas means he has posted six main draw wins already and is just three away from achieving his best tally since 2022.
First up in Miami, the Croatian star meets the out-of-sorts Alexei Popyrin for a fourth time, leading 2-1 in the match-up.
Cilic has triumphed in the last two, with one of those coming last year in Dubai and the other at this very tournament in 2022.
Popyrin is just two wins from his last 15 and with the Aussie devoid of real belief, you have to back Cilic if he continues to land the big serve and plus one that have been the staple of his excellent career.
Marin Cilic vs Alexei Popyrin tip: Marin Cilic to win
