Darderi Stops Báez and Will Seek the Title in Santiago
March 01, 2026
Chile Open
Luciano Darderi will play the second final of the Latin tour in Santiago in 2026.
Luciano Darderi continues to impress on clay, securing his spot in the final of the 2026 BCI Seguros Chile Open in Santiago. The Italian defeated Sebastián Báez 6-4, 6-3 in a compelling match to reach his second final of the season.
Darderi’s Dominance on Clay
Darderi’s consistency on clay is remarkable. He has a 13-2 tour-level record on the surface since last July, demonstrating his prowess on the red clay. This victory marks his sixth final with all but one coming on clay.
“We have already played three times this year with Báez, he is a very tough opponent, so I am happy to have won and to be able to play in a new final,” said Darderi.
Currently ranked No. 21, Darderi is on a 15-2 streak on clay since July (20-2 including Challenger level events), with losses only to Francisco Cerúndolo in Buenos Aires and his brother, Juan Manuel, in Rio de Janeiro. He has achieved his 10th victory of 2026, following a fourth-round appearance at the Australian Open.
Hanfmann Upsets Cerúndolo
Darderi will face an unexpected opponent in the final: Yannick Hanfmann. The German pulled off an upset victory against the tournament’s top seed, Francisco Cerúndolo, winning 6-3, 6-4.
Final Showdown
Hanfmann’s win over Cerúndolo was his first against the Argentine in five attempts. It also marked his first victory against a Top 20 opponent since defeating Mannarino at the 2024 Miami Masters 1000. Hanfmann is seeking his first ATP title, having last reached a final in Kitzbühel in 2020.
“It feels amazing to be in the final,” said Hanfmann. “I knew it was a tough game that I had to play well. Today I believed in myself and my shots and I hope to do the same in the final.”
FAQ
- Who will Luciano Darderi face in the final? He will face Yannick Hanfmann.
- What is Darderi’s record on clay since July? He has a 13-2 record on clay at the tour level.
- How many titles has Darderi won in his career? He is seeking his fifth career title.
The final promises to be a thrilling contest between the in-form Darderi and the confident Hanfmann. Stay tuned to 247sports.news for full coverage of the BCI Seguros Chile Open final.