Francisco Cerundolo defeated Gianluca Mager 6-7 6-1 6-4 in the Cordoba round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Gianluca Mager came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16, but Francisco Cerundolo had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 10 on clay. Francisco Cerundolo claimed a first win over Gianluca Mager in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-03 | Adelaide 1 | R32 | hard | Gianluca Mager | 6-4 3-6 6-4 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.