Juan Manuel Cerundolo v Carlos Alcaraz
Match preview, prediction and odds
Our pick
LeanWONC. Alcaraz is 9-1 over the last ten and 27-3 on hard this season. J. M. Cerundolo is 5-5 over the last ten and 16-10 on hard this season. J. M. Cerundolo took a medical timeout on 2026-09-30. C. Alcaraz has played 4 matches in seven days. The head to head is J. M. Cerundolo 0-1.
The pick is C. Alcaraz to win. We make it a 91% chance, so it is only worth backing at 1.10 or bigger. At 1.07 that is not there yet - leave it, or wait for the price to drift in-play (an early break against usually does it).
An opinion from the numbers, not a guarantee. 19+, bet responsibly.
Key numbers
| J. M. Cerundolo | C. Alcaraz | |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Ranking | 3 |
| 5-5 | Last 10 | 9-1 |
| WLLWL | Last 5 | WWWWW |
| +0.2 | V the odds | +0.7 |
| 34-23 | Season | 33-4 |
| 16-10 | Hard 2026 | 27-3 |
| 1 | Last 7 days | 4 |
| 2d | Days rest | 4d |
| 1 | Wins here | 0 |
| MTO | Fitness | Clear |
| Head to head 0-1 |
V the odds: wins above (or below) what the prices expected over the last 10 - form with the strength of the opposition built in.
The market
Percentages are the implied chance of winning with the bookmaker's margin removed.
Head to head
| Date | Event | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-10 | Shanghai | J. M. CerundolovC. Alcaraz | 0 - 2 |
| 2021-11-11 | Next Gen Finals - Milan | C. AlcarazvJ. M. Cerundolo | 3 - 1 |
This season & this event
Ranking points fall off a year after they are earned, so a player who went deep here last year must match it or drop in the rankings. That shapes effort in a way the price does not always show.
The players


Ranking, record and surface splits are for the most recent season on file. Height, weight and handedness are not published by our data provider.
J. M. Cerundolo — last 10
With the pre-match price we recorded at the time.
| Date | Event | Surface | Opponent | Score | Their price | Market | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-10 | Shanghai | Hard | C. Alcaraz | 0 - 2 | 9.92 | 90% | LOST |
| 2026-10-08 | Shanghai | Hard | N. Mejia | 2 - 0 | 1.48 | 66% | WON |
| 2026-09-30 | Beijing | Hard | Y. Bu | 1 - 2 | 2.25 | 59% | LOST |
| 2026-09-26 | Chengdu | Hard | A. Davidovich Fokina | 0 - 2 | 2.31 | 58% | LOST |
| 2026-09-23 | Chengdu | Hard | Y. Zhou | 2 - 0 | 1.49 | 65% | WON |
| 2026-09-01 | US Open | Hard | A. Gea | 2 - 3 | 2.16 | 55% | LOST |
| 2026-08-27 | Winston-Salem | Hard | I. Buse | 1 - 2 | 1.77 | 55% | LOST |
| 2026-08-26 | Winston-Salem | Hard | S. Baez | 1 - 0 RET | 2.31 | 58% | WON |
| 2026-08-25 | Winston-Salem | Hard | D. Suresh | 2 - 0 | 1.42 | 68% | WON |
| 2026-08-19 | Cincinnati | Hard | F. Auger-Aliassime | 0 - 2 | 5.08 | 81% | LOST |
C. Alcaraz — last 10
With the pre-match price we recorded at the time.
| Date | Event | Surface | Opponent | Score | Their price | Market | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-10 | Shanghai | Hard | J. M. Cerundolo | 0 - 2 | 1.07 | 90% | WON |
| 2026-10-06 | Tokyo | Hard | J. Lehecka | 2 - 0 | 1.29 | 76% | WON |
| 2026-10-05 | Tokyo | Hard | J. Munar | 2 - 1 | 1.12 | 86% | WON |
| 2026-10-04 | Tokyo | Hard | D. Shapovalov | 1 - 0 RET | 1.13 | 85% | WON |
| 2026-10-03 | Tokyo | Hard | M. Arnaldi | 2 - 0 | 1.07 | 91% | WON |
| 2026-09-30 | Tokyo | Hard | A. Michelsen | 2 - 1 | 1.17 | 83% | WON |
| 2026-09-26 | ATP Laver Cup | Hard (Indoor) | T. Fritz | 2 - 1 | 1.31 | 73% | WON |
| 2026-09-08 | US Open | Hard | B. Shelton | 3 - 2 | 1.28 | 76% | LOST |
| 2026-09-06 | US Open | Hard | T. Paul | 0 - 3 | 1.22 | 80% | WON |
| 2026-09-04 | US Open | Hard | Y. Wu | 0 - 3 | 1.05 | 92% | WON |
Common questions
Who is favourite, Juan Manuel Cerundolo or Carlos Alcaraz?
Carlos Alcaraz is favourite at 1.07, which is a 90% chance once the bookmaker's margin is removed.
What are the odds for Juan Manuel Cerundolo vs Carlos Alcaraz?
Juan Manuel Cerundolo is 9.92 and Carlos Alcaraz is 1.07, the prices we recorded for the Shanghai match.
What is the head-to-head between Juan Manuel Cerundolo and Carlos Alcaraz?
They have met 2 times and Carlos Alcaraz leads 2-0.
Who will win Juan Manuel Cerundolo vs Carlos Alcaraz?
Our model makes it Carlos Alcaraz to win at 1.07 (Lean confidence).