{"id":102507,"date":"2026-04-14T17:49:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T21:49:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/?p=102507"},"modified":"2026-04-14T17:49:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T21:49:37","slug":"atp-barcelona-day-3-predictions-de-minaur-medjedovic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2026\/04\/14\/atp-barcelona-day-3-predictions-de-minaur-medjedovic\/","title":{"rendered":"ATP Barcelona Day 3 Predictions Including Alex de Minaur vs Hamad Medjedovic"},"content":{"rendered":"

The ATP Barcelona Open 2026 edition is into the Round of 16 matches as Day 3 sees four of the eight matches scheduled. It is an exciting mix of top seed, qualifiers, and wild cards fighting for a spot in the last eight and as ever, we preview and predict all scheduled matches for you.<\/p>\n

ATP Barcelona Day 3 Predictions<\/h2>\n

Camilo Ugo Carabelli vs Rafael Jodar<\/h4>\n

Head-to-head – Carabelli 0-1 Jodar<\/p>\n

Camilo Ugo Carabelli<\/span><\/span> impressed in the first round with a strong win over Karen Khachanov, while the wild card Rafael Jodar<\/span><\/span> continues his excellent form<\/a> after lifting the Marrakech title. The Spaniard also dominated their semifinal meeting last week, which gives him a clear psychological edge. With little changing in terms of conditions and form, Jodar looks well placed again. Expect a similar outcome with Jodar coming through.
\nPrediction: Jodar in 2<\/em><\/p>\n

Nuno Borges vs Tomas Martin Etcheverry<\/h4>\n

Head-to-head – Borges 1-0 Etcheverry<\/p>\n

Nuno Borges<\/span><\/span> and Tomas Martin Etcheverry<\/span><\/span> met earlier this year in Auckland on hard courts, but this surface should favor the Argentine more. Etcheverry has already picked up a title in Rio and is very comfortable on clay. While Borges will make this a physical battle from the baseline, Etcheverry\u2019s consistency and heavier game should give him the edge. Expect him to come through in three sets.
\nPrediction: Etcheverry in 3<\/em><\/p>\n

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Cameron Norrie vs Ethan Quinn<\/h4>\n

Head-to-head – First Meeting<\/p>\n

Cameron Norrie<\/span><\/span> hasn\u2019t had the 2026 season he would have hoped for, but showed resilience in battling past Stan Wawrinka. Ethan Quinn<\/span><\/span> has come through qualifying, though clay may not be his strongest surface. With more time on slower courts, Norrie\u2019s grinding baseline game becomes very effective. Expect the Brit to control the rallies and win convincingly, potentially emerging as a dark horse this week.
\nPrediction: Norrie in 2<\/em><\/p>\n

Alex de Minaur vs Hamad Medjedovic<\/h4>\n

Head-to-head – de Minaur 1-0 Medjedovic<\/p>\n

Alex de Minaur<\/span><\/span> hasn\u2019t made the best start to the clay season, including a disappointing loss in Monte Carlo. He faces Hamad Medjedovic<\/span><\/span>, who impressed in qualifying and served brilliantly in his opening match. This could be a tough battle early on, especially if Medjedovic maintains his serving level. However, De Minaur\u2019s resilience and fitness should help him grow into the match and edge through in what is a crucial week for him.
\nPrediction: de Minaur in 2<\/em><\/p>\n

Main Photo Credit: Mike Frey-USA TODAY Sports<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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