Báez beat Dzumhur and took another step in his defense of the title in Santiago

ByDavid Mitchell
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Sebastián Báez (31st of the world ranking) continues to wear on the South American tour. After having defended the title in the ATP 500 of Rio, it landed in the ATP 250 from Santiago with the aim of repeating what was achieved in Brazil since it was also consecrated in Chile in 2024.

On this new occasion, defeated the Bosnian Damir Dzumhur (90 °) 6-4 and 6-4, in an hour and 36 minutes, and got into the semifinals of Chile Open.

The Argentine surpassed the European from beginning to end, who presented back problems and received medical care during the first set. Despite having been 1-3 in the second manga, the native of San Martín replied and managed to turn the partial to get between the four.

There are already seven wins in a row for Báez, who awaits for his compatriot Camilo Ugo Carabelli (69 °), whom he already defeated in the same instance in Rio de Janeiro last week. In the other semifinal key, Francisco Cerúando (28 °) and Laslo Djere (103 °), being three of four Argentine tennis players.

David Mitchell
David Mitchell

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