Miami Masters 2023: Francisco Cerundolo vs Aleksandar Kovacevic Prediction, Odds & Pick

TennisSection previews the 2023 Miami Masters second-round match featuring Francisco Cerundolo vs Aleksandar Kovacevic on Saturday, March 25, 2023.

Francisco Cerundolo vs Aleksandar Kovacevic Match Preview

Aleksandar Kovacevic won his first main draw match at an ATP Masters 1000. He now takes on the 25th seed and last year’s Miami Masters semifinalist Francisco Cerundolo. Could the American produce another upset?

Francisco Cerundolo is defending semifinal points this fortnight at the Miami Masters. The Argentine has done a great job to stay inside the top 40, but he has done nothing spectacular this year. Cerundolo put together a fantastic Golden Swing last season, but a drop in form this time has prevented him from any further progress. But could a return to Florida bring the best out of the Argentine?

Aleksandar Kovacevic earned his first win in the main draw of an ATP Masters tournament, beating Spain’s Jaume Munar 7-6, 2-6, 6-1, to reach the second round of the Miami Masters. The American one-hander only got in the draw as a lucky loser and he is making the most of this second opportunity. Can he keep this run going for at least one more round?

Francisco Cerundolo vs Aleksandar Kovacevic Prediction and Pick

Francisco Cerundolo and Aleksandar Kovacevic have not played each other on the ATP Tour. Saturday’s match at the Miami Masters will be their first official meeting. Cerundolo hasn’t hit the ground running in 2023, and although he produced a respectable performance against Auger-Aliassime in Indian Wells, he might be a little undercooked on Saturday. With Kovacevic brimming with confidence (a menace on the Challenger Tour), an upset is worth considering here.