The remaining first-round matches at the ATP Movistar Chile Open will take center stage on Tuesday in Santiago, with eight singles main-draw contests set to unfold. With players looking to find their rhythm on clay, form, head-to-head history, and surface prowess will all play a role in determining who moves on. Who do you think will advance to the next stage of ATP Santiago?

ATP Santiago Day 2 Predictions

Hugo Gaston vs Tomas Martin Etcheverry

Head-to-Head: first meeting

Tomás Martín Etcheverry holds the edge with his strong clay-court game and slightly more consistent form. Hugo Gaston’s creativity can trouble opponents, but his inconsistency makes him the underdog. With Etcheverry’s solid baseline he’ll go into this clash as the favorite to advance.
Prediction: Etcheverry in 2

Corentin Moutet vs Damir Dzumhur

Head-to-Head: Moutet 1-0 Dzumhur

Corentin Moutet’s variety and shot-making give him an edge against Damir Dzumhur, who relies on solid baseline play but lacks recent consistency. Both are comfortable on clay, but Moutet’s higher ranking and better form make him the favorite. Dzumhur’s experience could keep it competitive, but Moutet’s creativity should see him through.
Prediction: Moutet in 2

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Juan Manuel Cerundolo vs Thiago Monteiro

Head-to-Head: Monteiro 2-1 Cerundolo

Thiago Monteiro and Juan Manuel Cerúndolo have a history of close battles, with all their previous meetings going the distance. Both have struggled with consistency, but Monteiro’s experience and heavier forehand give him a slight edge. However, Cerúndolo’s crafty lefty game could disrupt his rhythm, making another tight contest likely.
Prediction: Cerundolo in 3

Jaime Faria vs Luciano Darderi

Head-to-Head: first meeting

Neither Luciano Darderi nor Jaime Faria has been at their best recently, making this an unpredictable matchup. Darderi’s clay-court experience and heavier baseline game give him the edge, but Faria has the tools to disrupt his rhythm. If Darderi finds his groove, his consistency on the surface should carry him through.
Prediction: Darderi in 3

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