The clay court ATP 250 in Santiago, Chile enters its second full day of main draw play with a host of clay courters in action. Which players will advance from their opening matches?
Hugo Dellien vs Gonzalo Lama
Dellien leads the h2h 2-0, the veteran has reached consecutive challenger semifinals on clay and qualified for Buenos Aires, Lama battled through qualifying and has also been somewhat successful in clay court challengers. This is a classic matchup between clay courters, Dellien’s experience and higher ranking shows he has the advantage. Dellien in 2
Yannick Hanfmann vs Federico Coria
Coria leads the h2h 4-0, the Argentine was a quarterfinalist in both Buenos Aires and Rio, while Hanfmann is playing under a protected ranking, with his best result coming at the Australian Open (second round as a qualifier). Although Hanfmann is improving his game, Coria is the superior player on clay. Coria in 2
Holger Rune vs Matheus Pucinelli de Almeida
Rune won their only meeting, de Almeida came through qualifying, he was somewhat successful on the Challenger Tour last season, de Almeida is a rising Brazilian, Rune is at a career high ranking despite a quite modest start to the season. An upset wouldn’t be a surprise, but Rune looks like the clear favorite. Rune in 2
Renzo Olivo vs Alejandro Tabilo
Olivo qualified here, it’s been a poor start to his season and he’s struggled on the ATP Tour since 2017. the pair split h2h meetings with Tabilo winning in Cordoba where he went on to make the final. Tabilo is playing well on clay, presuming he’s fit and firing he should win comfortably. Tabilo in 2
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