Juan Manuel Cerundolo vs Aleksandar Kovacevic: A first-time showdown awaits in the opening round of the Madrid Masters as Argentina’s clay-court specialist Juan Manuel Cerundolo faces off against rising American Aleksandar Kovacevic. Both players are looking to establish themselves on the main tour, and with a main draw win in a Masters 1000 up for grabs, this match carries plenty of weight.
Head-to-Head
This will be the first-ever meeting between the two.
Stats Comparison
| Category | Juan Manuel Cerundolo | Aleksandar Kovacevic |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | United States |
| Age | 23 | 26 |
| Height | 6’0″ (183cm) | 6’0″ (183cm) |
| Weight | 165 lbs (75 kg) | 174 lbs (79 kg) |
| Plays | Left-handed | Right-handed |
| Backhand | Two-handed | One-handed |
| ATP Ranking | 126 | 77 |
| Career Win/Loss | 18–28 | 22–37 |
| 2025 Win/Loss (YTD) | 1–4 | 6–5 |
| Career Titles | 1 | 0 |
| Career Prize Money | $1,116,505 | $1,604,436 |
| 2025 Clay Record | 2–1 | 0–0 |
| Best Surface | Clay | Indoor Hard |
Recent Form & Match Context
Juan Manuel Cerundolo vs Aleksandar Kovacevic: A first-time showdown awaits in the opening round of the Madrid Masters as Argentina’s clay-court specialist Juan Manuel Cerundolo faces off against rising American Aleksandar Kovacevic. Both players are looking to establish themselves on the main tour, and with a main draw win in a Masters 1000 up for grabs, this match carries plenty of weight.
Recent Form
Cerundolo: W W L W W | L W L W W
Kovacevic: L W W L W | W W W W L
Cerundolo comes into this match better suited to clay, the surface on which he won his only ATP title. Kovacevic, meanwhile, has enjoyed success on hard courts and indoors but is relatively unproven on clay at this level.
Juan Manuel Cerundolo vs Aleksandar Kovacevic Prediction
Cerundolo’s heavy topspin, lefty angles, and baseline consistency make him a tricky opponent on clay. However, Kovacevic has momentum on his side this season and a more aggressive playing style, which could pay off if he takes time away from Cerundolo.
The clash of styles — clay court craft vs hard-court aggression — should produce some exciting rallies. This one might come down to mental strength and shot tolerance.
Prediction: Cerundolo in three sets.
Despite Cerundolo’s clay-court skills, Kovacevic’s recent form and ranking edge make him a slight favorite in what should be a closely contested encounter.
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