Sebastian Baez advanced to the semifinals of the Chile Open in Santiago on Friday by defeating Alejandro Tabilo with a score of 7-6(2), 6-1. The Argentine player, who previously won this tournament in 2024, will next face Luciano Darderi in the semifinal round. The quarterfinal match lasted one hour and 21 minutes, showcasing Baez’s strong performance on clay.
Detailed Breakdown of Baez’s Victory Against Tabilo
Baez secured 71 points compared to Tabilo’s 51 throughout the match. The Argentine demonstrated solid serving, winning 75% of points on his first serve (40 out of 53) and 65% on his second serve (11 of 17). Baez also succeeded in converting half of his break point opportunities, managing to convert 2 out of 4 chances. In contrast, Tabilo struggled to break Baez’s serve, failing to convert any of his 3 break points, which significantly affected his chances.
After this win, Baez leads their head-to-head record 3-1, further establishing his upper hand over the Chilean rival. The victory rewarded Baez with an additional $15,365 in prize money, bringing his total earnings at the event to $36,520. Should he win the next match, Baez is set to increase his prize money to $62,115.
Upcoming Semifinal Clash: Baez versus Darderi
Baez’s next opponent is Luciano Darderi, with whom he has a balanced history. This semifinal will mark their ninth meeting, with both players tied at 4 wins apiece overall. Their record on clay courts stands evenly at 3-3. Their most recent encounter took place at the ATP Cup semifinals in February 2026, where Darderi emerged victorious with a 7-6, 2-6, 6-1 win.
Match Progress and Critical Moments Against Tabilo
In the first set, Baez broke Tabilo’s serve early in the second game to establish a 2-0 lead and then consolidated to move ahead 3-0. Although Baez missed converting a break point in the third game, Tabilo was unable to capitalize on his break point opportunities, having none of his three break attempts succeed. The set featured a total of 91 points, with Baez edging Tabilo 48-43. Baez conceded only 18 points while serving, whereas Tabilo lost nine points on his serve.
The second set was dominated by Baez, who broke Tabilo in the second and sixth games, quickly building a commanding 5-1 lead before sealing the set 6-1. Baez converted two out of three break point chances, while Tabilo again missed his only break point opportunity in the fifth game. Baez was particularly efficient on serve in this set, conceding just four points out of 18, compared to Tabilo’s eight points lost on serve.
Other Noteworthy Results from Santiago
- Francisco Cerundolo defeated Emilio Nava decisively 6-1, 6-1.
- Yannick Hanfmann overcame Vilius Gaubas in three sets with scores of 3-6, 6-2, 6-2.
- Luciano Darderi triumphed over Andrea Pellegrino 6-3, 3-6, 6-2.
Upcoming Matches to Watch
- Francisco Cerundolo faces Yannick Hanfmann, with a current head-to-head record of 5-1 in favor of Cerundolo.
- Sebastian Baez prepares to meet Luciano Darderi, with their series evenly poised at 4-4.
Sebastian Baez’s victory over Alejandro Tabilo solidifies his status as a serious contender at the Chile Open, combining tactical serving and effective break conversions. His upcoming semifinal against Luciano Darderi promises to be a tightly contested match given their evenly matched history. Success there would enhance his tournament earnings and improve his momentum heading into the final stages of this clay court event in Santiago.
