Cristian Garin def. Juan Manuel Cerundolo 7(7)-6(2), 7-5 — Italian Open 2026 R128

Match recap

Cristian Garin defeated Juan Manuel Cerundolo 7(7)-6(2), 7-5 in the R128 of the Italian Open 2026.

World No. 104 Cristian Garin flipped the script on No. 72 Juan Manuel Cerundolo, the favorite, taking the first-round clash 7-6(2), 7-5 in their maiden meeting. The margin came on return: Garin converted 3 of 9 break points (33%) to Cerundolo's 2 of 11 (18%), and he saved 9 of 11 break points himself. Cerundolo's 4 double faults and 38 unforced errors handed back the chances Garin took.

Match stats

Cristian Garin: 2 aces, 29 winners, 59% first serves, 2 double faults, 3/9 break points. Juan Manuel Cerundolo: 4 aces, 30 winners, 68% first serves, 4 double faults, 2/11 break points.

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Head-to-head

This is the first meeting between Cristian Garin and Juan Manuel Cerundolo.