Miami Open: Francisco Cerundolo vs Alexander Zverev, Betting Predictions

Two in-form players will battle in the second quarterfinal of the day in Miami, where we’ll see Cerundolo vs Zverev on the Stadium Court.

Time: Scheduled for 8:30 PM ET (Stadium Court)

Francisco Cerundolo has a special relationship with the Miami Open. This is his fourth quarterfinal appearance in five years at this tournament, proving that he enjoys the South Florida humidity and the vocal support of the local Argentinian community. He enters this match after a massive statement win over Daniil Medvedev, where his heavy forehand dictated play from start to finish. More about Francisco Cerundolo here.

Alexander Zverev is currently one of the most consistent players on tour. Ranked No. 5 in the world, the German is aiming to reach the semifinals of both Sunshine Double legs in the same year. Zverev’s serve has been nearly untouchable this week; he has only been broken twice in three matches and hasn’t faced a single break point in his last two rounds.

• Head-to-Head: Tied 3–3. However, Zverev has won the last three meetings (all on hard-courts), including a straight-sets victory at the 2026 Australian Open.
• The Matchup: Cerundolo will try to use his style to drag Zverev into long, physical rallies, relying on his massive inside-out forehand to find openings. Zverev will look to keep the points short with his strong serve and use his backhand, widely considered one of the best in the world, to neutralize Cerundolo’s aggression.
• Prediction: The heavy, humid night air in Miami actually favors Cerundolo’s style, as it slows down Zverev’s flat serves. However, Zverev’s recent hard-court dominance over the Argentine is hard to ignore and he’s on a slightly higher level. Expect a tough battle that goes the distance. Zverev in three sets is our pick.

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