Two Argentines chasing ATP 250 Santiago semi-final spots | OneFootball

The Argentinians will try to finish the South American tour on a high note: Cerúndolo aims for his fifth title, while Báez looks to regain ground in the ATP rankings.

Francisco Cerúndolo (1st seed) and Sebastián Báez (3rd seed) represent the Argentine contingent at the ATP 250 in Santiago and will take to the court today in search of a spot in the semifinals. With different but complementary styles, both players are looking to consolidate their great form and move closer to the top spots in the world rankings.

Cerúndolo, solid and confident

The player from La Plata debuted authoritatively against Elmer Møller, imposing his powerful forehand and consistency from the baseline to seal a convincing 6-2, 6-2 win. This Friday, he will face American Emilio Nava, where his goal is not only victory, but also to strengthen his position as the leader of the Argentine rankings and get closer to the world top 15, after recently winning the Argentina Open.

Báez, with unfinished business

The Buenos Aires native will close out the day against local player Alejandro Tabilo. After starting the tour with notable semifinals at the Argentina Open and a loss at the ATP 500 in Rio, Báez needs to rack up key victories to regain positions in the rankings and defend the final he reached in Santiago last year. His performance in the upcoming matches will be crucial to maintain momentum and confidence.

The day and expectations

In addition to the Argentinians, the schedule includes matchups such as Germany’s Yannick Hanfmann against Lithuania’s Vilius Gaubas and the clash between Italians Luciano Darderi and Andrea Pellegrino. For Cerúndolo and Báez, the pressure will be high, but their solid play and determination position them as contenders to close out the South American week with victories that strengthen their international aspirations.

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