Sat Jan 18 11:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Australian Open Upsets Predicted as Kecmanovic and De Minaur Eye Round 3 Wins
**Melbourne, Australia – January 17, 2025** – The Australian Open continues to deliver surprises, with tennis expert Ricky Match predicting upsets in the men’s singles third round. Match highlights two key matchups: Miomir Kecmanovic versus Holger Rune and Alex de Minaur versus Francisco Cerundolo.
Kecmanovic, despite being the underdog, is favored to defeat the 13th-seeded Rune. Their past two encounters have been closely fought, with each player securing a victory. Match points to Kecmanovic’s strong hard-court record at the Australian Open, where he’s reached the fourth round twice, and Rune’s comparatively weaker performance in Grand Slam hard-court events. Kecmanovic’s recent straight-set win over Hubert Hurkacz further strengthens his chances.
In the other predicted upset, Match favors Alex de Minaur to win against Francisco Cerundolo in a three-set match. While acknowledging Cerundolo’s talent and strong Australian Open performances, Match notes his inconsistent play against higher-ranked opponents and suggests that this match will be no different. The fact that this will be their first ever meeting adds to the intrigue.
Match also offered predictions for other matches, including several potential upsets. While acknowledging the possibility of unexpected outcomes based on past performances, the analysis highlights the potential for a thrilling third round.
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