Kamil Majchrzak advanced to the Round of 16 at the Marrakech ATP event with a 7-6(3), 3-6, 6-3 victory over Juan Manuel Cerundolo on Tuesday. The Polish player capitalized on Cerundolo’s service struggles—11 double faults to just 4—and dominated on his own first delivery, winning 88% of first-serve points to seal the win in two hours and eleven minutes.
The opening set remained tight until the tiebreaker, where Majchrzak’s superior serve consistency gave him control. Cerundolo responded emphatically in the second set, breaking twice to level the match at one set apiece. But the Argentine’s service woes resurfaced in the decider: five double faults in the final set alone allowed Majchrzak to seize momentum and close out the match with a decisive 6-3 third set.
Majchrzak finished with 106 total points to Cerundolo’s 99, despite both players hitting 7 aces. The winner struck 39 winners against 36 unforced errors, while Cerundolo’s 37 winners were undermined by 39 errors and those costly double faults. Majchrzak’s 88% success rate on first serves—well above his 60% season average on hard courts—proved the difference in a match where neither player faced a single break point.
Key Takeaways
- Cerundolo’s 11 double faults—more than triple his season average of 3.6 per match—handed Majchrzak critical free points throughout the contest, with 5 coming in the deciding set alone.
- Majchrzak won 88% of points on his first serve, a remarkable improvement over his 2026 hard court average of 60%, compensating for his below-average 53% first-serve percentage.
- The match featured zero break point opportunities for either player, making service holds and tiebreak execution the sole determinants of the outcome—an area where Majchrzak’s consistency prevailed.
- Majchrzak continues his strong Marrakech form, building on last year’s semifinal run at this venue, while Cerundolo falls to 0-2 lifetime at the Moroccan event with his second consecutive first-round exit.
Player Analysis
Kamil Majchrzak
The Polish player’s performance showcased the serve quality that has powered his recent success. Winning 88% of first-serve points—dramatically above his season norm—Majchrzak neutralized Cerundolo’s baseline firepower and controlled the tempo from the service line. His 7 aces matched Cerundolo’s output, but crucially, he committed just 4 double faults compared to the Argentine’s 11, demonstrating the composure that carried him to the Marrakech semifinals last year.
Majchrzak’s shot-making was efficient rather than spectacular: 39 winners against 36 unforced errors reflects a player prioritizing consistency over risk. That approach paid dividends in the tiebreaker and again in the third set, where Cerundolo’s errors mounted. The win extends Majchrzak’s solid hard court form (18-15 in 2026) and confirms his comfort at this venue, where he has now won four consecutive main draw matches across two years.
Juan Manuel Cerundolo
Cerundolo’s afternoon was undone by service fragility. Eleven double faults—including five in the decisive third set—negated his aggressive baseline play and 37 winners. The Argentine’s first-serve percentage of 50% landed exactly on his season average, but unlike Majchrzak, he couldn’t compensate with dominance on those serves, winning just 79% of first-serve points compared to his opponent’s 88%.
The second set offered a glimpse of Cerundolo’s potential, as he broke twice to claim the frame 6-3 and level the match. But that momentum evaporated in the decider, where his unforced error count rose and his serve collapsed under pressure. The loss extends a troubling hard court slide: Cerundolo is now 5-7 on the surface in 2026, well below his clay court form, and remains winless in Marrakech after two attempts.
Match Statistics
| Kamil Majchrzak | Stat | Juan Manuel Cerundolo |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Aces | 7 |
| 4 | Double Faults | 11 |
| 53% | 1st Serve % | 50% |
| 88% | 1st Serve Points Won | 79% |
| 49% | 2nd Serve Points Won | 47% |
| 39 | Winners | 37 |
| 36 | Unforced Errors | 39 |
| 106 | Total Points Won | 99 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Kamil Majchrzak vs Juan Manuel Cerundolo at Marrakech 2026?
Kamil Majchrzak defeated Juan Manuel Cerundolo 7-6(3), 3-6, 6-3 in the Round of 32 at the Marrakech ATP event on March 31, 2026.
How many double faults did Cerundolo hit against Majchrzak?
Juan Manuel Cerundolo committed 11 double faults compared to Majchrzak’s 4, with 5 of those costly errors coming in the deciding third set.
What was Majchrzak’s first serve winning percentage vs Cerundolo?
Kamil Majchrzak won an exceptional 88% of points on his first serve, significantly higher than his 2026 hard court average of 60%, which proved decisive in the three-set victory.
Who won the Marrakech 2026 Round of 32 match?
Kamil Majchrzak won the Round of 32 encounter, advancing to the Round of 16 with a 7-6(3), 3-6, 6-3 victory over Juan Manuel Cerundolo.
What’s Next
Majchrzak advances to the Round of 16, where his opponent will be determined by the remaining Round of 32 matches. The Polish player will look to replicate last year’s deep run at this event, when he reached the semifinals before falling to Tallon Griekspoor.
Follow all results: Marrakech 2026.
