Francisco Cerundolo def. Zhizhen Zhang
6-3 7-6(0) 6-3
Francisco Cerundolo defeated Zhizhen Zhang 6-3 7-6(0) 6-3 in the 2026 Australian Open first round on hard courts on January 18, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Francisco Cerundolo | Zhizhen Zhang |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 7 | 8 |
| Double faults | 2 | 1 |
| First serve % | 65 | 67 |
| First serve points won % | 80 | 64 |
| Second serve points won % | 63 | 42 |
| Break points saved % | 0 | 60 |
| Break points converted % | 40 | 100 |
| Service points won % | 74 | 57 |
| Return points won % | 43 | 26 |
| Total points won % | 58 | 42 |
| Serve rating | 213 | 180 |
| Return rating | 134 | 157 |
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Francisco Cerundolo | Zhizhen Zhang |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ARG | CHN |
| Birth date | Aug 13, 1998 | Oct 16, 1996 |
| Age | 27 | 29 |
| Height | 185 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 20 | 362 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,035 | 130 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,824 | 1,646 |
| Current career W-L | 157–122 | 57–75 |
| Current career earnings | $11,128,689 | $4,623,420 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.