Sebastian Baez

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Baez's Brilliant Chilean Form Continues In Santiago

Defeating Sebastian Baez in Chile has quickly become a difficult task. The Argentine proved it Tuesday at the Chile Dove Men+Care Open.

The 2021 Intesa Sanpaolo Next Gen ATP Finals competitor defeated Peruvian Juan Pablo Varillas 6-4, 6-4 in one hour and 34 minutes to reach the second round. Baez is now 23-2 at all levels in Chile since the start of last season.

“It was a tough match because we know each other a lot. The past year we've played six times,” Baez said. “It was a good day. With my coach we had a plan and today I was able to do everything. I’m happy for that and just focussing on the next step.”

This was the first ATP Head2Head meeting between Baez and Varillas. But last year, they clashed four times at ATP Challenger Tour events — including twice in Santiago — and once in qualifying at the ATP 500 event in Hamburg. Overall, Baez has now won five of their seven professional meetings.

The Argentine saved two of the three break points he faced and converted three of his six opportunities to set a clash against countryman Juan Ignacio Londero.

“I think it’s confidence. It was a difficult first set and after that I focussed more on the game, knowing my hits on my forehand, my backhand and my serve felt good,” Baez said. “I tried to feel better every point and I think today I was able to do that, so I’m happy.”

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ATP Santiago 22: pierwszy półfinał ATP Tour.

[7] Sebastian Baez d. Thiago Monteiro 7‑5 3‑6 6‑4

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Top-70.

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ATP Santiago 22: pierwszy finał ATP Tour!

[7] Sebastian Baez d. [2] Albert Ramos-Vinolas 6-4 4-6 6-2

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Argentines Baez, Bagnis Reach Santiago QFs

It was a big day for Argentina in neighbouring Chile on Wednesday, with four men bidding to reach the quarter-finals in Santiago. Sebastian Baez and 2021 finalist Facundo Bagnis advanced, the latter beating countryman Juan Ignacio Londero.

Seventh seed Baez opened play at the Chile Dove Men+Care Open with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Londero, eighth seed Bagnis following with a 6-2, 6-2 result against Hugo Dellien.

Baez broke serve seven times in the match and won more than half of his return points against both first and second serves. With 12 games going against serve in total, the match featured more breaks than holds.

"I feel good on the court in this place," the Buenos Aires native said after the win. "It's difficult to feel at home, and here in Chile I feel that. That's something extra for the tournament and for my tennis, and that's the most important, I think."

Baez now holds a 24-2 record in Chile at the ATP Tour and ATP Challenger Tour level since the start of 2021, including three Challenger titles.

The 21-year-old advances to his second quarter-final of 2022 (Cordoba), where he'll face Monteiro. A former junior world No. 1 and a six-time Challenger champion in 2021, Baez is making his second appearance at the Santiago ATP 250 event after qualifying last year. The Argentine is seeking his first ATP Tour final after rising from outside the Top 300 at the start last season to a career-high ATP Ranking of No. 72 earlier this month.

"It's a second quarter-final [for me], so it's a new chance to try to be better," he previewed. "I think it's a new opportunity to play with another great player and try to do all my best."

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Baez Super In Santiago To Reach First ATP Tour Final

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Martinez uses underarm serve to spark comeback vs. Tabilo
Sebastian Baez’s rapid rise does not appear to be slowing down any time soon.

The Argentine, who competed in last year’s Intesa Sanpaolo Next Gen ATP Finals in Milan, reached his first ATP Tour final on Saturday when he battled past Spaniard Albert Ramos-Vinolas 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 in the semi-finals of the Chile Dove Men+Care Open in Santiago.

“I feel good because today was such a tough match because Ramos has a lot of experience, he’s a great player,” Baez said. “I’m happy to have won this match and I have a new opportunity tomorrow.”

Baez will face Spaniard Pedro Martinez for the trophy, after the fourth seed came from a set and a break down to defeat home favourite Alejandro Tabilo, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4.

The seventh seed in Santiago, Baez had to work hard to make the championship clash. The 21-year-old saved 10 of the 12 break points he faced against second-seeded Ramos-Vinolas to triumph after two hours and 33 minutes.

“[The match] had a lot of important moments, not just in the first or in the third set, because it was all the match,” Baez said. “All the match was so close. In some moments, maybe today I had a little bit of luck.”

The key was second-serve success. Baez won 65 per cent of his second-serve points compared to 50 per cent for Ramos-Vinolas. That helped the Argentine take a 2-0 ATP Head2Head lead against the 31-year-old lefty, whom he also defeated at this year’s Australian Open.

Baez began last season outside the Top 300 of the ATP Rankings. He reached a career-high No. 72 earlier this month and is projected to climb higher than that on Monday thanks to his efforts in Chile. The South American nation, which borders his native Argentina, has been a happy hunting ground for Baez: He improves to 26-2 in Chile since the beginning of the 2021 season.

Both Baez and Martinez will be seeking their first ATP Tour title on Sunday. The Spaniard is playing in his second tour-level final after losing to Casper Ruud in Kitzbuhel in July.


Martinez, who twice led Tabilo by a break in the opening set, nearly didn't make it in Santiago. Despite twice leading by a break in the opening set, he found himself trailing, 7-5, 3-0, and facing a break point for 4-0 as the Chilean crowd roared on their man.

"I was nervous," Martinez said post-match. "I didn't manage the emotions well, because it was not easy to play today with all the crowd against me."

An underarm serve saved one of four break points in the Spaniard's 2-3 service game and allowed him to continue a run that would stretch to five straight games. Tabilo retrieved the surprise short delivery, but Martinez came up with a backhand pass on the way to a crucial hold.

"He was returning far [beyond the baseline]," Martinez said, explaining the tactic. "I was nervous. I didn't think much about that. i just did it.

"I won the point. For sure he was thinking about that," he added.

Martinez continued to dominate in the third, breaking twice to cap a decisive run in which he won 11 of 13 games. But from 5-1 in the third, Tabilo charged back to 5-4.

On his second attempt to serve out the match, Martinez staved off four break points before chasing down a drop shot to win a 13-ball rally on his second match point.

"I always try to fight until the end," he reflected, "and today is one of those days where fighting gives you another opportunity to compete tomorrow."

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Finał w Santiago.

Pierwszy zawodowy finał w karierze Baeza.

Sebastian Baez - przegrane finały (1):
2022 (1) Santiago

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28.02.2022

Najwyższy ranking w karierze: 62

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07.03.2022

Najwyższy ranking w karierze: 60

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