Australia’s James McCabe advanced to the Round of 16 at the Libéma Open after defeating eighth seed Zizou Bergs of Belgium in a three-set contest on 10 June 2026. McCabe recovered after losing the second set to secure a 6-2, 2-6, 7-6(4) victory on Court 1 in ’s-Hertogenbosch.
McCabe progressed to the next round of the ATP grass-court tournament following a closely contested encounter against Bergs. The Australian made a strong start, controlling the opening set and winning 6-2 as he capitalised on early opportunities to pressure the Belgian’s serve.
Bergs responded in the second set, improving his serving efficiency and levelling the match with a 6-2 scoreline. The Belgian hit 11 aces during the contest and won 82% of points on his first serve, helping him stay competitive throughout the match.
The deciding set remained tight, with both players holding serve and forcing a tiebreak. McCabe held his composure in the key moments to claim the breaker 7-4 and complete the upset victory over the tournament’s eighth seed.
Statistically, McCabe finished with four aces, won 68% of first serves, and converted three of five break-point opportunities. He also edged the overall points tally, winning 106 points to Bergs’ 104 across the match. The result moved McCabe into the Round of 16 as he continued his campaign during the grass-court season.
• James McCabe defeated Zizou Bergs: 6-2, 2-6, 7-6(4)
• McCabe won the deciding-set tiebreak 7-4
• McCabe won 106 total points to Bergs’ 104
• Zizou Bergs recorded 11 aces during the match
• McCabe converted 3 of 5 break points; Bergs converted 1 of 8
The turning point came in the deciding-set tiebreak. After both players stayed level through the final set, McCabe controlled the decisive moments to win 7-4 and close out the upset over the eighth seed.
Final Score: James McCabe bt Zizou Bergs 6-2, 2-6, 7-6(4)
Tournament: Libéma Open – Men’s Singles Round of 32
Date: 10 June 2026
Venue: Court 1, ’s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
Winner: James McCabe (Australia)
Opponent: Zizou Bergs (Belgium)
Sets: 3
Aces: McCabe 4, Bergs 11
Double Faults: McCabe 2, Bergs 3
First Serve Percentage: McCabe 68%, Bergs 60%
First Serve Points Won: McCabe 75%, Bergs 82%
Second Serve Points Won: McCabe 46%, Bergs 50%
Break Points Converted: McCabe 3/5, Bergs 1/8
Total Points Won: McCabe 106, Bergs 104
Games Won: McCabe 19, Bergs 15
James McCabe defeated eighth seed Zizou Bergs in three sets at the Libéma Open on 10 June 2026, sealing victory in a deciding-set tiebreak.