Midon and Barrena Advance to Quarterfinals at Asuncion Challenger

The Challenger 75 tournament in Asuncion is heating up, with Argentine players Alex Barrena and Lautaro Midón both securing their places in the quarterfinals.

Barrena Battles to Victory

Barrena, currently ranked 173rd, overcame a tough challenge from Bolivia’s Murkel Dellien, winning with a score of 1-6, 7-6 (1), and 6-2. After a difficult start, Barrena managed to equalize in the second set tie-break and ultimately secure the win.

The 23-year-old has shown growth in 2026, following a strong finish to the previous season where he climbed nearly 400 positions in the ATP rankings. His recent performances include a semi-final appearance in the Challenger 75 tournament in Itajaí.

Midon Overcomes Peruvian Opponent

Midón, a 21-year-old from Corrientes, delivered a convincing performance against Peru’s Gonzalo Bueno, winning 4-6, 6-4, and 6-3. The match was described as demanding and physically challenging.

Midón reversed a 1-3 deficit in the final set to claim the victory. He is a recipient of the Galperín Merit Scholarship and has reached the quarterfinals for the third time this season, including a debut in the Argentina Open and a final appearance at the Tiger AAT Challenger.

Upcoming Matches

Barrena will face Juan Pablo Varillas in the quarterfinals, while Midón will compete against Jaime Faria.

• Alex Barrena (ARG) vs. Juan Pablo Varillas
• Lautaro Midón (ARG) vs. Jaime Faria

Midón’s match against Faria will open the day on Court Central at 5:00 p.m. Local time and will be broadcast on Challenger TV.

Recent Results

• Alex Barrena (ARG) defeated Murkel Dellien (BOL) 1-6, 7-6 (2), 6-1
• Lautaro Midón (ARG) defeated Gonzalo Bueno (PER) 4-6, 6-4, 6-3
• Gianluca Cadenasso (ITA) defeated Luciano Ambrogi (ARG) 6-1, 6-4
• Joao Lucas Reis Da Silva (BRA) defeated Valerio Aboian (ARG) 6-3, 6-3
• Jaime Faria (POR) defeated Thiago Cigarran (ARG) 6-1 and 6-2

This tournament marks a significant step for both Argentine players as they continue to climb the ranks in professional tennis.