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Cilic Dominates Altmaier in Straight Sets at Melbourne

1/20/2026

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Marin Cilic (Croatian tennis player) defeated Daniel Altmaier 6-0, 6-0, 7-6(3) in the first round at Melbourne Park on January 19, 2026, with Stan Wawrinka advancing in the next round after beating Laslo Djere.
The 37-year-old Cilic dominated early, winning the first 12 games.
Altmaier broke a 25-game losing streak during the match.
Cilic's victory sets up a second-round match.

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Marin Cilic (Croatian tennis player) defeated Daniel Altmaier 6-0, 6-0, 7-6(3) in the first round at Melbourne Park on January 19, 2026, with Stan Wawrinka advancing in the next round after beating Laslo Djere.
The 37-year-old Cilic dominated early, winning the first 12 games.
Altmaier broke a 25-game losing streak during the match.
Cilic's victory sets up a second-round match.