Sebastian Baez, the defending champion, has faced a tough challenge from his fellow Argentine tennis sensation Francisco Comesana in the closely contested Round 16 of the Chile Open 2025. Notably, the two tennis stalwarts share the same coach in the game, adding an extra layer of complexity to this game.
This game went to a decisive third-set tiebreak, showcasing both player's resilience in the game. However, Baez managed to rally from behind in the game, particularly in the tiebreaker, showing great mental fortitude. During the tie-break, Baez was seen executing an extraordinary shot in the game.
After retrieving a drop shot from Comsena, he tumbled, and, while falling, managed to hit a winner that left him and the fans on the court in disbelief. Also, in the tiebreaker game, when trailing 3/5, the star player won the first straight points in the game, ending the thriller with a "rainbow lob winner."
Baez's stellar win has extended his winning run, showcasing his strong form in the game. The Argentine star is known for his skill on the clay courts, and the match further solidified his reputation. This game was at the Movistar Chile Open in Santiago. The star player is working to defend his title from last year.
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Comesana vs Baez: Match Details
The 2025 ATP Chile Open match between Francisco Comesana and Sebastian Baez is scheduled to begin at 6:20am AEDT.
- Match: Francisco Comesana vs Sebastian Baez
- Date: Friday 28 February 2025
- Approx. Time: 6:20am AEDT
- Event: ATP Santiago, Chile Men's Singles 2025
- Round: Round of 16
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Santiago de Chile ATP 250, other second-round results:
- Federico Coria vs. Alejandro Tabilo
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- Damir Dzumhur beat Mariano Navone (6): 6-4, 3-6, 6-3
- Tomas Martin Etcheverry (5) beat Cristian Garin (WC): 6-2, 6-4
- Francisco Cerundolo (1) beat Yannick Hanfmann: 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (5)
- Jaime Faria beat Gustavo Heide (Q): 6-7 (2), 7-6 (5), 6-4
- Laslo Djere beat Pedro Martinez Portero (4): 6-1, 6-4
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