Top seed Alexander Zverev returns to Centre Court tonight at Sobeys Stadium in Toronto to face Francisco Cerundolo in the Round of 16 at the 2025 Canadian Open.
Cerundolo, an Argentine clay-court specialist, is now making waves in the hard-court season, advanced by beating fellow Argentine Tomas Martín Etcheverry in straight sets in the second round.
Zverev reached this stage with a strong third-round win over Matteo Arnaldi, while Cerundolo, 6–7(5), 6–3, 6–2. He’s had an even stronger 2025, reaching three finals, and winning one of them at the Australian Open. But a Round of 128 exit at Wimbledon may suggest he’s losing momentum as the year goes on.
Zverev-Cerundolo Head-to-Head
Cerundolo leads the rivalry 3–0, all wins coming on clay, including at the 2024 Madrid Open and other recent events. This will be their first meeting on hard court. So the big question tonight is whether his success against Zverev translates onto hard court.
What to Watch
Zverev brings his classic combination of serve precision, aggressive baseline depth, and break-point efficiency (42% conversion in 2025) to this matchup.
Cerundolo, meanwhile, thrives on retrieving skill, relentless defense, and rising pace — forcing opponents into extended rallies and unforced errors.
If Cerundolo can adjust to the fast court and stay consistent off his second serve, he remains a live underdog.
Prediction
Zverev in three tight sets. Cerundolo’s flawless head-to-head and strong recent form indicate he will give Zverev a run for his money tonight. While Zverev may falter early on, expect him to regroup late in the first set and take this in three.
How to Watch Alexander Zverev vs. Francisco Cerundolo
Tonight’s Round of 16 match between Alexander Zverev and Francisco Cerundolo is expected to start at around 9:25 PM Eastern on Centre Court at Sobeys Stadium in Toronto, after the completion of Popyrin-Rune.
The match will air live on the Tennis Channel as part of its Centre Court coverage. There’s a live stream simulcast of the TV channel’s coverage on the Tennis Channel app and website, along with a dedicated match stream available here.
If none of those options work for you, the Tennis Channel has a standalone streaming subscription available for $9.99/month or $109.99/year.
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Estimated Start Time: 9:25 PM Eastern, after Popyrin-Rune
Venue: Sobeys Stadium, Toronto
Court: Centre Court
TV Coverage: Tennis Channel (Centre Court broadcast)
Streaming: Tennis Channel app and website
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