Misolic Filip vs Cerundolo Francisco preview
Filip Misolic and Francisco Cerundolo face each other in the first round of the 2026 US Open on September 1, 2026, at 15:00 UTC. Francisco Cerundolo enters the tournament as the 25th-ranked player in the ATP rankings and currently serves as Argentina’s top-listed male player. Despite his status, Cerundolo has struggled with form leading into this major, having won only a single match since his victory at the Queen’s ATP 500 tournament in June. His recent results include first-round exits at Wimbledon and the ATP Masters 1000 events in Toronto and Cincinnati.
The US Open represents a significant challenge for Cerundolo, as he has never advanced beyond the second round at this venue, which remains his least successful Grand Slam tournament. His opponent, Filip Misolic, enters this contest ranked 530th in the world. While Cerundolo has faced recent difficulties on the North American hard court swing, he previously found some success in doubles play at Toronto, where he reached the semifinals alongside Tomás Etcheverry. This match marks a critical opportunity for Cerundolo to improve his record at Flushing Meadows against the Austrian challenger.