ATP Munich: Francisco Cerundolo vs Alexander Shevchenko

ATP Munich: Francisco Cerundolo vs Alexander Shevchenko – Preview

🧠 Form & Context

Francisco Cerundolo
🚀 One of the hottest players on tour right now, Cerundolo opened his Munich campaign by dismantling defending champion Jan-Lennard Struff 6-0, 6-2—dropping just one point on his first serve.
🔥 Reached at least the quarterfinals in five of his last seven tournaments, only falling short in Monte Carlo against Carlos Alcaraz.
🌱 His comfort and confidence on clay, especially with his forehand, make him a serious threat this week.
📊 With Madrid approaching, Cerundolo will be eager to grab ranking points and keep his momentum rolling.

Alexander Shevchenko
🎯 Lost in qualifying but received a lucky loser entry and made the most of it, coming from behind to beat Flavio Cobolli in the opening round.
🧨 That was just his second main-draw ATP win of 2025—the first came in Rio de Janeiro back in February.
📉 Form has dipped significantly, with a 2–7 record in tour-level play and a recent drop outside the top 100.
⚠️ Known for being explosive but streaky—can cause damage when locked in, but struggles to maintain level over long matches.

🔍 Match Breakdown

Cerundolo looks like a title contender this week—he’s striking cleanly, serving well, and controlling rallies with tactical precision. He’s also coming off a competitive battle with Alcaraz, which speaks volumes about his current level.

Shevchenko has the tools to disrupt with pace and aggression, but he’s not shown the consistency or mental resilience needed to pull off an upset against a player this sharp. Expect him to have some flashy moments, but not the stability to take over the match.

🔮 Prediction

All signs point toward a comfortable win for Cerundolo. His rhythm, clay-court IQ, and recent form are simply at a much higher level than Shevchenko’s right now. Cerundolo in straight sets.