Highlights
January 18, 2026
Francisco Cerundolo v Zhizhen Zhang Extended Highlights | Australian Open 2026 First Round
Australian Open
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Australian Open
Men’s Singles
Final
Round 1 · Margaret Court Arena
Francisco Cerundolo defeats Zhang Zhizhen — Australian Open result
Winner, final score, set-by-set result and verified match facts in one place.
Zhang Zhizhen
VS
3–6, 6–7 (0–7), 3–6
Francisco Cerundolo Winner
Final result
Francisco Cerundolo won · 3–6, 6–7 (0–7), 3–6
Final
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Zhang Zhizhen vs Francisco Cerundolo final result
| Player / team | Sets | Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhang Zhizhen | 0 | 3 | 60 | 3 |
| Francisco Cerundolo ✓ | 3 | 6 | 77 | 6 |
How the match ended
(18) Francisco Cerundolo (ARG) bt Zhang Zhizhen (CHN) 6-3 7-6 (7-0) 6-3
Sets played: 3
Zhang Zhizhen vs Francisco Cerundolo match recap
Francisco Cerundolo defeated Zhang Zhizhen in the Round 1 at Australian Open. The recorded set score, listed in draw order, was 3–6, 6–7 (0–7), 3–6. Francisco Cerundolo won 3 sets to 0 and finished with a 19–12 edge in recorded games. The result was completed in straight sets. The match contained 1 tiebreak, with Francisco Cerundolo winning 1 of them.
Match facts
Tournament and draw
Australian Open
Grand Slam · Men’s singles
Round and status
Round 1
Final · Final
Date and time
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Court and venue
Margaret Court Arena
Melbourne Park
Melbourne, Australia
Surface and conditions
Hard · Outdoor
Location
Melbourne, AU
Zhang Zhizhen vs Francisco Cerundolo match statistics
| Zhang Zhizhen | Statistic | Francisco Cerundolo |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Sets won | 3 |
| 12 | Games won | 19 |
| 0 | Tiebreaks won | 1 |
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Result guide
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Who won this match?
Francisco Cerundolo won, with the final score 3–6, 6–7 (0–7), 3–6.
What does the score show?
Each set column shows games won by each player or team. A smaller superscript number shows the tiebreak score.
Why might statistics be missing?
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