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Jack Pinnington Jones vs Marin Cilic Betting Picks and Preview – Cilic to Edge Tight Dallas Quarterfinal
- Cilic advances to first main-tour quarterfinal in a year, amid tight matches
- Jones enjoys a breakthrough, reaching maiden main-tour quarterfinal
- Cilic's experience offers an edge in high-pressure moments
Marin Cilic reacts after defeating Ethan Quinn in the Men's Singles Round of 16 match during day four of the 2026 Dallas Open.
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Marin Cilic has been serving well and playing with plenty of confidence lately, and at this early stage of the season he looks physically sharp too. When he maintains this level, it’s difficult for youngsters like Jack Pennington Jones to take a win off him.
Stats - Tight Sets Defining Cilic’s Week
- Three of Cilic's four sets this week have finished 7-5 or 7-6.
- This is his debut appearance in Dallas.
- This will be Jack Pennington Jones’ maiden main-tour quarterfinal.
- It is Jones’ third appearance at the event after qualifying exits in previous years.
Head-to-Head
First meeting between the pair.
Pinnington Jones Continues Breakthrough Week In Dallas
Jack Pinnington-Jones has come through qualifying to win four matches this week, highlighted by main-draw victories over Flavio Cobolli and Eliot Spizzirri.
This surge takes his 2026 record to an impressive 11 wins from 14 matches, with a runner-up finish at the Soma Bay Challenger last month standing out as his best result of the season so far.
Across his career, he has faced top-100 opponents seven times and won four of those matches, including two already this week.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Great Britain |
| Age | 22 (30 Mar 2003) |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Current Singles Rank | 181 |
| Career-High Singles Rank | 173 (2 Feb 2026) |
| Elo Rank | 199 (1581) |
| Titles | 0 |
Cilic’s Experience Showing In Dallas Run
Marin Cilic has looked solid in his ATP Dallas debut, edging past locals Learner Tien and Ethan Quinn in tight sets while relying on his vast tour-level experience.
This is Cilic’s first main-tour quarterfinal in exactly a year, since reaching the stage in Dubai in February 2025. He lost that contest to Felix Auger Aliassime in three sets.
The Croatian brings significant experience here, having played 117 tour-level quarterfinals in his career and winning 65 of them.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Croatia |
| Age | 37 (28 Sep 1988) |
| Height / Weight | 198 cm / 89 kg |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Current Singles Rank | 61 |
| Career-High Singles Rank | 3 (29 Jan 2018) |
| Elo Rank | 48 (1801) |
| Titles | 21 |
Verdict
Cilic has been involved in several tight sets this week, and a similar pattern is expected against Jack Pinnington-Jones. Another close battle with potential tiebreaks looks likely, with Cilic relying on his experience to edge through the key moments.
Cilic + Over 19.5
Result + Total Games
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Cilic 7-6
First Set Correct Score
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