Matteo Berrettini def. Juan Manuel Cerundolo 6-3, 7(7)-6(2), 7(8)-6(6) — French Open 2026 R16

Match recap

Matteo Berrettini defeated Juan Manuel Cerundolo 6-3, 7(7)-6(2), 7(8)-6(6) in the R16 of the French Open 2026.

Matteo Berrettini, ranked No. 105, knocked off No. 56 Juan Manuel Cerundolo 6-3, 7-6(2), 7-6(7) in their first meeting — and did it without losing a set despite getting out-aced 16 to 5. The math was in the conversions: Berrettini cashed 2 of 5 break points to Cerundolo's 1 of 2, and leaned on 71% first serves landed against the Argentine's 55%. Cerundolo's 4 double faults and a 7(7) collapse in the third-set breaker sealed it.

Match stats

Juan Manuel Cerundolo: 16 aces, 35 winners, 55% first serves, 4 double faults, 1/2 break points. Matteo Berrettini: 5 aces, 51 winners, 71% first serves, 1 double fault, 2/5 break points.

Profiles: Juan Manuel Cerundolo · Matteo Berrettini — French Open 2026

Head-to-head

This is the first meeting between Juan Manuel Cerundolo and Matteo Berrettini.