The ATP Rio 2026 is heating up for an unexpected finish. Only one of the top eight seeds has managed to reach the quarters, which means the championship is as unpredictable as ever. We preview and predict all the matches scheduled for you.<\/p>\n
Head-to-head – First Meeting<\/p>\n
Juan Manuel Cerundolo, like his brother, is extremely comfortable on clay and fought hard to come through his second-round match. Vit Kopriva dominated his own second-round encounter, but the Czech may find himself outfoxed in longer baseline exchanges. Expect Cerundolo\u2019s craft and variation to make the difference in a tight three-set battle. Head-to-head – First Meeting<\/p>\n Alejandro Tabilo looks like a serious contender with several top seeds already bowing out, and he showed real resilience in digging deep during his second-round match. Thiago Agustin Tirante benefited from an early retirement by Francisco Cerundolo, but Tabilo is unlikely to offer such generosity. Expect the Chilean to battle hard once again and come through with the win. Head-to-head – First Meeting<\/p>\n Jaime Faria has done well to come through qualifying and has yet to drop a set in the main draw, impressing with his composure. He now faces the lone remaining seed, Tomas Martin Etcheverry. The Argentine will certainly be tested, but his superior baseline quality on clay, coupled with a bigger serve, should help him control proceedings and close out the match. Head-to-head – First Meeting<\/p>\n
\nPrediction: Cerundolo in 3<\/em><\/p>\nAlejandro Tabilo vs Thiago Agustin Tirante<\/h4>\n
\nPrediction: Tabilo in 3<\/em><\/p>\nTomas Martin Etcheverry vs Jaime Faria<\/h4>\n
\nPrediction: Etcheverry in 2<\/em><\/p>\nMatteo Berrettini vs Ignacio Buse<\/h4>\n