In an exciting all-Italian quarter-final at the ATP tournament in Santiago, Chile, Andrea Pellegrino is set to face off against the second seed, Luciano Darderi. This encounter marks Pellegrino’s bid for his first ATP semi-final, adding an intriguing narrative to the matchup.
The matches are taking place at the Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo, where the outdoor clay surface will present unique challenges for the players. Fans can catch the action on Sky Sports Tennis in the UK and on the Tennis Channel in the USA, with online viewing available through Sky Go and the Tennis Channel app.
Entering the match on a wave of momentum, Andrea Pellegrino has shown impressive resilience throughout the tournament. He successfully navigated the qualifying rounds with victories over Nicolas Villalon and Daniel Elahi Galan, followed by two hard-fought three-set wins against fellow qualifier Alex Barrena and the seventh seed, Francisco Comesana. Notably, his match against Comesana went the distance, concluding with a total of 35 games played.
Conversely, Luciano Darderi experienced a rocky start to the season, suffering a first-round loss at the Argentina Open and another early exit at the Rio Open. However, he bounced back in this tournament, securing a second-round victory over Mariano Navone with a scoreline of 6-3, 3-6, 6-4.
While Pellegrino’s recent form and determination could give him an edge, Darderi maintains his position as the favorite heading into this quarter-final clash. Predictions suggest a competitive match, with some analysts leaning towards a close outcome, forecasting a 2-1 win for Darderi.
Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how this Italian showdown unfolds, as both players aim for a coveted spot in the semi-finals. With the potential for an upset, this match is set to be a highlight of the tournament.