Alex de Minaur vs. Francisco Cerundolo score, result as Demon equals career-best at Australian Open

Kieran Francis

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Alex de Minaur vs. Francisco Cerundolo score, result as Demon equals career-best at Australian Open image

Alex de Minaur has reached a career-best Australian Open fourth round for the fourth time after eclipsing Francisco Cerundolo in four hard-fought sets at Rod Laver Arena on Saturday.

The eighth seed lost the first set but eventually grinded the Argentine 31st seed down, winning 5-7 7-6(3) 6-3 6-3 in three hours, 53 minutes.

De Minaur was two points away from going down two-sets-to-love but stepped up to snare the set in a tiebreaker, before running away with the contest.

Cerundolo fought hard but physically flagged as the match went on, needing treatment for cramp during the third set.

De Minaur will now face talented American Alex Michelsen in the fourth round as he bids to reach the quarter-finals at Melbourne Park for the first time.

The Sporting News followed the Alex de Minaur vs. Francisco Cerundolo match live, providing score updates, commentary, and highlights as it happened.

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Alex de Minaur vs. Francisco Cerundolo final score - Australian Open third round

 Set 1Set 2Set 3Set 4
[8] Alex de Minaur (AUS)57(7)66
[31] Francisco Cerundolo (ARG)76(3)33

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Alex de Minaur vs. Francisco Cerundolo live updates, highlights and commentary 

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GAME, SET, MATCH DE MINAUR! De Minaur 5-7 7-6 6-3 6-3 Cerundolo*

  • 15-0: Another drop shot from FC. De Minaur gets there but into the net.
  • 15-15: De Minaur clips the backhand pass past Cerundolo.
  • 15-30: Wild error by Cerundolo. This one is nearly in the book.
  • 15-40: Cerundolo error and two match points to De Minaur.
  • 30-40: De Minaur nets.
  • 40-40: Cerundolo saves the second match point with a drop shot. Wow.
  • Adv FC: An error drawn by FC. He wants the Aussie to serve for it.
  • 40-40: De Minaur comes to the net and hits the smash winner.
  • Adv FC: Cerundolo hits the line and De Minaur nets.
  • 40-40: Cerundolo backhands into the net.
  • Adv FC: De Minaur hits into the net.
  • 40-40: Tired forehand into the net from the Argentine.
  • Adv FC: Unreturned serve. Cerundolo fighting here.
  • 40-40: The Argentine can't convert the game point. He hits wide.
  • Adv ADM: Third match point as FC slices low into the net.
  • Break, set, match ADM: A double fault gives De Minaur the hard-fought win.

*De Minaur 5-7 7-6 6-3 5-3 Cerundolo

  • 15-0: Wild forehand long from Cerundolo.
  • 15-15: De Minaur leaves Cerundolo's return but it catches the line.
  • 15-30: Cerundolo making a play to get back here. Hits a backhand winner off the edge of the line.
  • 30-30: Cheap error from the Argentine lets De Minaur off the hook.
  • 40-30: Cerendolo gets to the net to volley but makes a mess of it.
  • Game ADM: De Minaur gets to the drop shot and flicks a winner. He is close here.

De Minaur 5-7 7-6 6-3 4-3 Cerundolo*

  • 15-0: Drop shot winner for the 31st seed. Caught De Minaur on his heels.
  • 15-15: Outrageous defence from the Aussie. Gets a ball he had no right to and FC makes the error.
  • 15-30: Cerundolo nets. Momentum shift here. Pressure point coming.
  • 15-40: Cerundolo slaps it into the net again. Two break points.
  • 30-40: Excellent backhand winner from the Argentine.
  • Break ADM: Double fault from Cerundolo seals the break.

*De Minaur 5-7 7-6 6-3 3-3 Cerundolo

  • 15-0: De Minaur hits the line with a backhand winner.
  • 30-0: Ace.
  • 30-15: The Aussie mishits the backhand off the frame.
  • 40-15: Cerundolo nets.
  • Game ADM: Serve-winner combo for the eighth seed.

De Minaur 5-7 7-6 6-3 2-3 Cerundolo*

  • 0-15: Cerundolo hits too deep.
  • 15-15: De Minaur nets on the backhand side.
  • 30-15: De Minaur hustles but hits long under pressure.
  • 40-15: The Aussie just misses the flick at the net after getting to the drop shot.
  • 40-30: Slice battle. FC hits it long.
  • Game FC: The net cord pops up for Cerundolo to hit the winner.

*De Minaur 5-7 7-6 6-3 2-2 Cerundolo

  • 15-0: Unreturned serve.
  • 15-15: De Minaur cracks a forehand long.
  • 30-15: Cerundolo comes in, De Minaur tries to pass but the Argentine volleys into the net.
  • 40-15: Unreturned serve.
  • Game ADM: Cerundolo makes the unforced error. ADM holds.

De Minaur 5-7 7-6 6-3 1-2 Cerundolo*

  • 15-0: Unreturned serve.
  • 30-0: Long rally. De Minaur blinks first, hitting well long.
  • 30-15: Cerundolo hits the lines three times but eventually misses.
  • 40-15: Unreturned serve.
  • Game FC: An unforced error from De Minaur gives FC the hold.

*De Minaur 5-7 7-6 6-3 1-1 Cerundolo

  • 0-15: De Minaur hits long.
  • 15-15: Running wide forehand side, Cerundolo misses the tough shot down the line.
  • 30-15: Lucky net cord for De Minaur.
  • 40-15: Cerundolo sprays a backhand wide.
  • Game ADM: An ace seals the game.

De Minaur 5-7 7-6 6-3 0-1 Cerundolo*

  • 0-15: Cerundolo nets. He is off the boil here.
  • 15-15: De Minaur just hits long.
  • 30-15: De Minaur drils a backhand into the net.
  • 40-15: Cerundolo moves ADM around and forces the error.
  • 40-30: Great defence from the Aussie. Makes Cerundolo play one more shot, which he hits long.
  • Game FC: Cerundolo finally puts away the smash and gets the first game of the fourth.

THIRD SET DE MINAUR! *De Minaur 5-7 7-6 6-3 Cerundolo

  • 15-0: Unreturned serve to start. Crowd goes wild.
  • 30-0: Cerundolo off the boil here. Floats a return way long.
  • 40-0: Three set points for ADM. This has been an easy game so far.
  • Game, set ADM: The Aussie gets the third set with a forehand winner.

De Minaur 5-7 7-6 5-3 Cerundolo*

  • 15-0: Cerundolo's drop shot is too good again. De Minaur gets there but the Argentine puts it away.
  • 30-0: Cerundolo's big forehand sets up another eventual winner.
  • 30-15: Long rally. Cerundolo blinks first.
  • 40-15: Backhand winner for FC this time. Wrong foots De Minaur.
  • 40-30: Great serve by FC, has the court wide open, but hits the shot long.
  • 40-40: Comfortable position for the Argentine has eroded. Another error.
  • Adv ADM: Break point coming. Cerundolo tentative. De Minaur attacks.
  • Break ADM: Cerundolo serves-volleys, but misses the easy volley into the net.

*De Minaur 5-7 7-6 4-3 Cerundolo

  • 0-15: Ball skids off the baseline and De Minaur mishits.
  • 0-30: De Minaur nets. Under the pump again here.
  • 0-40: Three break points to Cerundolo. The Aussie nets in the rally.
  • 15-40: Cerundolo nets the first.
  • Break FC: Cerundolo hits a clean forehand winner to get the break back.

De Minaur 5-7 7-6 4-2 Cerundolo*

  • 0-15: Cerundolo nets.
  • 15-15: The Argentine comes in and plays an excellent backhand winner. He needed that.
  • 30-15: De Minaur frames the shot long.
  • 40-15: De Minaur hits long.
  • Game FC: Easy hold for the Argentine.

*De Minaur 5-7 7-6 4-1 Cerundolo

  • 15-0: Cerundolo brings De Minaur in but he hits the lob long.
  • 30-0: Unreturned serve. De Minaur with all the momentum at the moment.
  • 40-0: And again. Crowd is delighted. Their man is pushing now
  • Game ADM: Another unreturned serve seals the game.

De Minaur 5-7 7-6 3-1 Cerundolo*

  • 0-15: De Minaur hits the baseline and then the Argentine hits wide.
  • 15-15: Great serve down the T. Unreturned.
  • 15-30: Double fault. Looks like Cerundolo is feeling the pressure here.
  • 15-40: Amazing defence from De Minaur sets up two break points. That's what we expect from him.
  • Break ADM: Cerundolo nets and the Aussie is ahead in this set.

*De Minaur 5-7 7-6 2-1 Cerundolo

  • 15-0: De Minaur moves Cerundolo around and forces the error.
  • 30-0: Cerundolo hits the backhand return wide. 
  • 30-15: Double fault for ADM. His ninth.
  • 40-15: Unreturned serve.
  • Game ADM: Cerundolo nets in the rally. Easy hold for De Minaur.

De Minaur 5-7 7-6 1-1 Cerundolo*

  • 15-0: De Minaur frames the forehand long.
  • 15-15: Cerundolo does the same.
  • 15-30: Double fault from the Argentine.
  • 30-30: De Minaur blinks first in the rally. Hitting long.
  • 40-30: Cerundolo puts away the defensive lob.
  • 40-40: The Argentine nets.
  • Adv ADM: Cerundolo misses the smash. Break point for Alex.
  • 40-40: An ace saves the break point.
  • Adv FC: Unreturned serve sets up game point.
  • Game FC: The 31st seed saves a break point and holds.

*De Minaur 5-7 7-6 1-0 Cerundolo

  • 0-15: Flat double fault to start for De Minaur.
  • 0-30: And another one. Horrible start.
  • 15-30: Unreturned serve. ADM needed that.
  • 30-30: Nearly a double fault again but Cerundolo bunts long.
  • 40-30: Cerundolo nets.
  • Game ADM: 0-30 down but reels off five straight points to hold.

SECOND SET DE MINAUR! De Minaur 5-7 7-6 Cerundolo (tiebreak)

  • 1-0*: Cerundolo hits wide and it's an early mini-break
  • *2-0: Unreturned serve. The second serve. De Minaur starts well.
  • *2-1: Back on serve as Cerundolo hits a drop shot after ADM brings him in.
  • 2-2*: Cerundolo moves De Minaur from side to side and hits the winner. Excellent play.
  • 3-2*: Cerundolo makes the unforced error and gets his nose back in front.
  • *4-2: Wild return from Cerundolo goes wide.
  • *4-3: Back on serve as ADM comes to the net but volleys long.
  • 5-3*: Cerundolo nets and hands the mini-break back.
  • 6-3*: Three set points for De Minaur as FC nets.
  • *7-3: FC hits a forehand and De Minaur levels the match.

*De Minaur 5-7 5-6 Cerundolo

  • 0-15: Easy smash for De Minaur but he hits it well long. Under pressure straight away here.
  • 15-15: Incredible reflexes at the net from ADM off the net cord. That saved him being 0-30 down.
  • 15-30: De Minaur too tentative again and Cerundolo slaps another forehand winner.
  • 30-30: Pressure point but Cerundolo nets. He nearly had the Aussie there.
  • 40-30: De Minaur crunches a forehand winner. Hasn't hit many today. Are we going to a tiebreaker?
  • Game ADM: Cerundolo nets and we are going to a tiebreaker.

De Minaur 5-7 5-6 Cerundolo*

  • 15-0: De Minaur floats a shot wide.
  • 30-0: Cerundolo brings De Minaur forward with the drop shot and then finishes him off with a volley.
  • 30-15: Poor drop shot by Alex, but Cerundolo drives it into the net. Lucky for the Aussie.
  • 30-30: Cerundolo comes forward but De Minaur's pass is too good and forces the error.
  • 40-30: Cerundolo doesn't do enough with the smash before his drop volley gets the point.
  • Game FC: Unreturned serve gets the game for the Argentine.

*De Minaur 5-7 5-5 Cerundolo

  • 15-0: Unreturned serve.
  • 30-0: Cerundolo hits the unforced error into the net.
  • 40-0: Another unreturned serve. De Minaur needs an easy hold.
  • 40-15: Huge forehand winner by Cerundolo. His forehand has been huge today.
  • Game ADM: Wild return from FC goes long.

De Minaur 5-7 4-5 Cerundolo*

  • 15-0: Cerundolo crunches a forehand winner. His winners game has been superior to ADM so far.
  • 30-0: De Minaur hits into the net.
  • 40-0: Unreturned serve. An easy hold looming.
  • 40-15: After a short delay for a medical emergency, Cerundolo defends too long.
  • 40-30: The Argentine now sprays a backhand well wide.
  • 40-40: From 40-0 down, De Minaur hits a backhand winner and it's deuce.
  • Adv ADM: Cerundolo hits long and it's a break point for De Minaur from nowhere.
  • 40-40: Huge forehand from Cerundolo saves break point.
  • Adv FC: De Minaur gets to the drop shot but nets it.
  • 40-40: Cerundolo hits long.
  • Adv FC: ADM floats a backhand beyond the baseline.
  • Game FC: Cerundolo saves a break point and keeps his nose in front.

*De Minaur 5-7 4-4 Cerundolo

  • 0-15: De Minaur hits forehand into the net.
  • 0-30: Cerundolo makes the pass. De Minaur in trouble again.
  • 15-30: Unreturned serve. De Minaur needed that.
  • 30-30: And another one. The Aussie is under a lot of pressure.
  • 40-30: Cerundolo returns into the net.
  • Game ADM: From 0-30 to a hold. De Minaur gets out of a jam.

De Minaur 5-7 3-4 Cerundolo*

  • 15-0: De Minaur bunts the return long.
  • 30-0: Ace for the Argentine down the T.
  • 40-0: Excellent rallying from FC. He eventually forces the error.
  • 40-15: Cerundolo goes too deep.
  • Game FC: Another ace down the middle. Easy holds for both players.

*De Minaur 5-7 3-3 Cerundolo

  • 15-0: Cerundolo nets running to the backhand side.
  • 30-0: De Minaur's excellent serve sets up the point for him.
  • 40-0: Cerundolo slaps a forehand into the net.
  • Game ADM: A passing shot seals the game for the Australian.

De Minaur 5-7 2-3 Cerundolo*

  • 0-15: Cerundolo hits long.
  • 0-30: De Minaur gets a deep return and the Argentine hits wide. Straight under pressure again.
  • 15-30: The Aussie slices into the net. He has made so many unforced errors in comfortable positions today.
  • 30-30: Meek backhand into the net from ADM. Fans getting frustrated.
  • 40-30: De Minaur mishits the shot long. From 0-30, FC has got himself game point.
  • Game FC: Unreturned serve seals the game for the Argentine.

*De Minaur 5-7 2-2 Cerundolo

  • 15-0: Cerundolo hits into the net. He has lost focus the last couple of games.
  • 15-15: Laser backhand down the line from FC. Right on the edge of the line.
  • 30-15: De Minaur hits and charges toward the net but the Argentine can't pass him. Nets.
  • 40-15: Cerundolo hits long. Two points to consolidate the break here.
  • 40-30: The Aussie's half-volley goes into the net.
  • 40-40: Excellent drop shot from FC after a long rally. De Minaur gets there but can't get it over.
  • Adv FC: De Minaur nets and he has given up another comfortable position here.
  • Break FC: Excellent by the Argentine. He gets a break back for the third time today.

De Minaur 5-7 2-1 Cerundolo*

  • 0-15: Cerundolo slices into the net.
  • 0-30: The Argentine drives into the net this time. Early trouble here.
  • 15-30: De Minaur nets after being driven backwards by Cerundolo's deep shot.
  • 15-40: FC hits wide and sets up two break points for the Australian.
  • 30-40: Great serve out wide and De Minaur can't get it into play.
  • 40-40: Two break points saved. Tentative by De Minaur. He will be disappointed.
  • Adv FC: De Minaur blocks the return long.
  • 40-40: Easy put away for Cerundolo but he misses it. Forehand, open court but hits it way long.
  • Adv ADM: Long rally. Cerundolo blinks first going long. A third break point for the Aussie in this game.
  • Break ADM: Cerundolo hits deep and it's another early break to De Minaur.

*De Minaur 5-7 1-1 Cerundolo

  • 15-0: Cerundolo returns just wide.
  • 30-0: And this time the Argentine hits long. He is on the attack though.
  • 30-15: De Minaur hits a backhand into the net.
  • 40-15: Cerundolo returns long.
  • Game ADM: Unreturned serve.

De Minaur 5-7 0-1 Cerundolo*

  • 15-0: De Minaur floats a forehand wide. 
  • 30-0: Cerundolo's forehand causing problems for ADM. Forces the error from the Aussie once again.
  • 40-0: Another unforced error from the Aussie. He had 28 in the first set.
  • Game FC: An ace seals the opening hold.

FIRST SET CERUNDOLO! De Minaur* 5-7 Cerundolo

  • 15-0: De Minaur doesn't put away the smash but forces the error.
  • 15-15: ADM drills into the net.
  • 30-15: Cerundolo's attempted drop shot comes up short.
  • 30-30: The Aussie slaps another forehand into the net. Pressure point here.
  • 30-40: Huge hitting from Cerundolo. Sets up set point with a forehand winner.
  • Break, set FC: Another double fault from the Demon. Incredible. He loses the first set despite being up a break twice.

De Minaur 5-6 Cerundolo*

  • 15-0: De Minaur hits long.
  • 30-0: ADM goes for the lob but its well long. Cerundolo has really lifted in the back half of this set.
  • 40-0: Ace for the Argentine.
  • 40-15: Huge forehand from De Minaur and Cerundolo can only defend into the net.
  • Game FC: Unreturned serve. Cerundolo gets to six first. Great fight back.

De Minaur* 5-5 Cerundolo

  • 0-15: De Minaur nets during the long rally. Good start for Cerundolo.
  • 15-15: Cerundolo's turn to hit long.
  • 30-15: Ripping drop shot from De Minaur draws the error from FC.
  • 30-30: De Minaur nets. Pressure point coming up.
  • 30-40: Stunning start from the Argentine. Backhand passing shot down the line. Break back point.
  • 40-40: Cerundolo slices into the net. Poor mistake on a crucial point.
  • Adv FC: Cerundolo crunches a forehand winner. Another break point.
  • Break FC: Double fault for ADM hands the break back.

De Minaur 5-4 Cerundolo*

  • 15-0: De Minaur bunts the return long.
  • 15-15: Cerundolo nets on the forehand down the line.
  • 30-15: Unreturned serve.
  • 40-15: Cerundolo puts away the smash.
  • Game FC: De Minaur hits long and the Argentine stays alive in the set. ADM to serve for it.

De Minaur* 5-3 Cerundolo

  • 0-15: Long rally. ADM nets. Cerundolo has been much improved in the longer rallies recently.
  • 15-15: Second serve and volley from De Minaur. He puts away the volley at the net.
  • 30-15: Cerundolo nets.
  • 40-15: Second serve toward FC, but he belts it into the net. Needs to make the most of that.
  • 40-30: The Argentine hits the baseline twice before putting the Aussie away with a forehand.
  • 40-40: De Minaur meekly hits into the net. He has opened it up for Cerundolo here.
  • Adv ADM: Ace out wide for the eighth seed.
  • 40-40: Cerundolo riding his luck. Hits the back of the baseline and then smashes a forehand winner.
  • Adv ADM: Unreturned serve on a pressure point once again.
  • 40-40: De Minaur is put off by a net-cord and then strikes it wide.
  • Adv ADM: Cerundolo hits wide. A fifth game point for the Aussie.
  • 40-40: But he hits long and we are back to deuce.
  • Adv FC: Brilliant backhand down the line by FC. Break point here.
  • 40-40: Cerundolo returns the body serve into the net.
  • Adv ADM: Cerundolo unforced error into the net.
  • 40-40: De Minaur's turn for an unforced error. Long.
  • Adv ADM: Unreturned serve. His seventh game point.
  • Game ADM: FC brings De Minaur in but he gets there and Cerundolo hits wide.

De Minaur 4-3 Cerundolo*

  • 15-0: De Minaur hits just beyond the baseline.
  • 15-15: ADM finding his range here. Cracks another forehand winner.
  • 15-30: Long rally and Cerundolo just misses going down the line. Inches in it.
  • 30-30: De Minaur returns wide.
  • 40-30: Clean forehand winner for Cerundolo. He needs more of that.
  • 40-40: Cerundolo slices wide. He needs to survive this game.
  • Adv FC: De Minaur nets.
  • 40-40: Wild forehand long from FC.
  • Adv FC: Cerundolo rallying better this game. De Minaur nets.
  • Game FC: Solid hold. Under pressure. Still down a break.

De Minaur* 4-2 Cerundolo

  • 15-0: Ace for ADM. He won't want to give the break back this time.
  • 15-15: De Minaur nets in the extended rally.
  • 30-15: FC hits the return into the net. Was a second serve and an opportunity.
  • 40-15: Cerundolo just misses the clean return winner down the line.
  • Game ADM: The Aussie crunches a forehand winner. Crowd goes wild.

De Minaur 3-2 Cerundolo*

  • 0-15: Cerundolo drills into the net during the rally.
  • 0-30: The Argentine hits long and he is in a spot of bother here.
  • 15-30: De Minaur faces the second serve but backhands it into the net.
  • 15-40: Epic defence from De Minaur. FC nets. Two break points.
  • 30-40: Magnificent drop volley from Cerundolo. Saves one.
  • Break ADM: Long rally. Cerundolo blinks first by hitting long.

De Minaur* 2-2 Cerundolo

  • 15-0: FC hits wide after De Minaur took early initiative.
  • 15-15: A fourth double fault for ADM.
  • 15-30: De Minaur frames a forehand wide. He is flat here.
  • 30-30: Cerundolo gets a chance on the second serve but he belts it long.
  • 40-30: Ace for the Aussie.
  • 40-40: Cerundolo slaps a forehand winner after drawing the short ball from De Minaur.
  • Adv FC: De Minaur hits long and it's another break point to Cerundolo.
  • 40-40: An ace gets the Aussie out of trouble.
  • Adv ADM: The eighth seed puts away the smash.
  • Game ADM: Cerundolo nets and the Aussie staves off trouble.

De Minaur 1-2 Cerundolo*

  • 15-0: De Minaur hits the return long.
  • 15-15: De Minaur attacks the second serve. FC eventually nets.
  • 30-15: ADM goes for the backhand winner down the line but it's into the net.
  • 40-15: Unreturned serve. Solid start by Cerundolo after the opening game hiccup.
  • 40-30: Double fault from the Argentine.
  • Game FC: De Minuay chips the return deep and the 31st seed holds.

De Minaur* 1-1 Cerundolo

  • 15-0: Unreturned serve to start.
  • 30-0: Cerundolo bunts the return long.
  • 30-15: Double fault.
  • 30-30: De Minaur hits long. Pressure point coming up. Cerundolo would love to break back.
  • 30-40: Another double fault. Break back point for Cerundolo.
  • Break FC: A third double fault of the game and we are back on serve.

De Minaur 1-0 Cerundolo*

  • 0-15: Double fault to start from Cerundolo.
  • 0-30: Early opening for ADM. The Argentine drills into the net.
  • 0-40: Cerundolo nets again. Three break points for De Minaur.
  • 15-40: First point for FC. Ace down the T.
  • Break ADM: Cerundolo hits long and De Minaur gets an early break.

Start - Cerundolo to serve

2:06pm: Just over two minutes left of the warm up. Can De Minaur satisfy the pro-Aussie crowd? Or will Cerundolo put a spanner in the works.

2:03pm: Both players on court now. Huge cheer for De Minaur. Going to be a huge crowd here on a Saturday at Melbourne Park.

1:55pm: We are about five minutes away from the players walking out to court.

1:30pm: About 30 minutes until players get on court here at Rod Laver Arena. Crowd starting to build nicely.

12:55pm: Iga Swiatek has just blitzed Emma Raducanu 6-1 6-0, meaning De Minaur-Cerundolo will start on time - 2pm.

12:45pm: De Minaur and Cerundolo have never met before in a professional match

12:30pm: It will be the second match on Rod Laver Arena, not beginning before 2:00pm (AEDT).

12:30pm (local time): Welcome to Rod Laver Arena for today's third round match between Alex de Minaur and Francisco Cerundolo.

Alex de Minaur vs. Francisco Cerundolo prediction

In the first meeting between the duo, De Minaur will be a short-priced favourite based on ranking and his ability on hardcourt compared to Cerundolo.

Cerundolo is an accomplished player on clay and has even won a grasscourt title, but success has eluded him on hardcourt throughout his career.

However, the right-hander has some decent hardcourt wins in the past six months over the likes of Casper Ruud, Andrey Rublev and Jakub Mensik.

There is no doubt Cerundolo will propose a tougher challenge than Tristan Boyer for De Minaur, but it is one the Australian should handle without too many issues.

The winner will face a tough fourth round match against either 19th seed Karen Khachanov or rising American talent Alex Michelsen.

Prediction: De Minaur in four sets.

How to watch the Australian Open: TV channel, free-to-air guide in Australia

The Nine Network remains the free-to-air broadcaster of the Australian Open for 2025.

Games will be shown across the various channels in Nine's portfolio – Channel 9, 9Gem and 9Go!.

Matches involving Australians or notable players are typically prioritised on free-to-air.

For the opening week, Nine's coverage will typically begin at 10:00 am AEDT, with the on-court action to start at 11:00 am AEDT.

Consult your local TV guide for the latest schedule.

Australian Open live stream: How to watch online in Australia 

Fans can stream this year's Australian Open via subscription service Stan Sport, where every match will be streamed live, ad-free and available on-demand. 

Notably, games played on Rod Laver Arena will be available in 4K.

On top of this, Stan Sport will exclusively host 'Grand Slam Daily' – a highlights and talking points show airing at 7:00 am AEDT each day.

Watch every match of the Australian Open ad-free with centre court in 4K on Stan Sport

9Now will also offer free online streaming of Nine's broadcasts across Channel 9, 9Gem and 9Go, as well as access to non-broadcast games. 

Kieran Francis

Kieran Francis is a senior editor at The Sporting News based in Melbourne, Australia. He started at Sportal.com.au before being a part of the transition to Sporting News in 2015. Just prior to the 2018 World Cup, he was appointed chief editor of Goal.com in Australia. He has now returned to The Sporting News where his passions lay in football, AFL, poker and cricket - when he is not on holiday.