Denis Shapovalov vs Marin Cilic Prediction & Picks - ATP Australian Open
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Very early on Thursday morning, for US viewers, there's a match between two big-hitters set to unfold at the Australian Open. It's also a match involving a Grand Slam winner, as Marin Cilic takes on Denis Shapovalov, who has previously played well in Grand Slams, reaching numerous quarter finals and one semi-final. After lots of time out with injury in the last few years, Denis Shapovalov is now looking like the player we all thought he could be. Ranked at 26 in the world, after a strong first-round win, the 26-year-old will be hoping to defeat his veteran opponent.
At 37, Marin Cilic is now coming to the end of his career, but he proved that he still has something left in the tank by beating Daniel Altmaier in straight sets during the first round. A former Australian Open finalist, Cilic can still mix it, but against a player who can push him hard, will he have the stamina to come out on top?
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Denis Shapovalov vs Marin Cilic Form
Denis Shapovalov and Marin Cilic Latest Matches
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Jan 19, 2026 - ATP Australian Open
Jan 5, 2026 - Brisbane International
Oct 28, 2025 - Rolex Paris Masters
Oct 23, 2025 - Swiss Indoors ATP Basel
Oct 21, 2025 - Swiss Indoors ATP Basel
Oct 18, 2025 - Stockholm Open
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Jan 18, 2026 - ATP Australian Open
Jan 7, 2026 - Hong Kong Open
Jan 5, 2026 - Hong Kong Open
Oct 23, 2025 - Swiss Indoors ATP Basel
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Oct 19, 2025 - Swiss Indoors ATP Basel
Denis Shapovalov - Marin Cilic Key Points
- When the pair last met on a hard court, Denis Shapovalov came out on top.
- Denis Shapovalov has now won each of his last three hard-court matches against Marin Cilic.
- Marin Cilic has not beaten Denis Shapovalov on a hard court since 2018.
- Marin Cilic has lost each of his matches against top-50 players since October 2025.
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Our Denis Shapovalov vs Marin Cilic Prediction
Make no mistake about it, Marin Cilic has been a fine player over the years, most notably winning the US Open back in 2014, but the big-hitting Croat is very much into the twilight of his career, and he no longer packs the same punch. Denis Shapovalov has had plenty of injury issues over the last few years, but he seems to be back in a good place fitness wise, is back up near the top 20 in the rankings, while he has a strong record against Cilic.
Shapovalov has won each of his last three hard-court matches against Cilic, while he looked in really good shape during the first round, winning in straight sets, so much so that he's worthy of stronger market support.
Our Denis Shapovalov vs Marin Cilic Pick: Denis Shapovalov to Win.
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