Odds
Player analysis
S. Baez has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +6.6. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving S. Baez vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +17 over the last five.
L. Darderi shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 80. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -7.6 to 9.2, with at least one match where L. Darderi was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving L. Darderi vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.
Recent form
3W 2L last 5
| 8 Mar | Hijikata | 4-6 6-2 6-4 | L |
| 1 Mar | Hanfmann | 6-7 5-7 | W |
| 28 Feb | Darderi | 4-6 3-6 | L |
| 27 Feb | Pellegrino | 3-6 6-3 2-6 | W |
| 26 Feb | Navone | 3-6 6-3 4-6 | W |
Clay court stats
Avg stats — last 5
Head to head
| Date | Tournament | Surface | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago | Clay | Semi-finals | Darderi | 4-6 3-6 | |
| Buenos Aires | Clay | Semi-finals | Darderi | 6-7 1-6 | |
| Australian Open | Hard | 1/32-finals | Darderi | 3-6 6-1 4-6 3-6 | |
| Bastad | Clay | Quarter-finals | Darderi | 0-6 2-6 | |
| ATP US Open | Hard | 1/64-finals | Baez | 6-4 6-7 6-0 7-6 | |
| ATP Hamburg | Clay | Quarter-finals | Baez | 6-2 4-6 4-6 | |
| ATP Buenos Aires | Clay | 1/8-finals | Baez | 6-4 7-5 | |
| ATP Cordoba | Clay | Semi-finals | Darderi | 6-1 3-6 6-3 | |
| Cordoba | Clay | 1/8-finals | Baez | 6-3 6-4 |

