Luciano Darderi vs. Sebastian Baez Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & How to Watch
Second seed Luciano Darderi meets third seed Sebastian Baez in the semifinals of the 2026 Chile Open in Santiago on clay. Both received first-round byes. Darderi survived three-set matches against Mariano Navone and Andrea Pellegrino, while Baez opened with a three-set win over Cristian Garin before beating eighth seed Alejandro Tabilo in straight sets.
Darderi, now ranked No. 21 (career-high), has built momentum over the past 12 months on clay. In 2025, he won titles in Marrakesh, Bastad and Umag, plus a Challenger title in Genoa. His 2026 start included a quarterfinal in Auckland, a career-best fourth round at the Australian Open, and a final in Buenos Aires before an early Rio exit. Statistically in 2025, he won 71% of first-serve points and struck 327 aces, but his return profile (29% first-serve return points won, 37% break conversion) is more average for clay.
Baez, ranked No. 52, brings a different clay identity. He won Rio in 2025 and made finals in Bucharest and Santiago, with a quarterfinal in Nordea. This season he reached the final in Auckland and the semifinal in Buenos Aires before a Rio stumble. His 2025 stats show just 63% first-serve points won and only 70 aces all season, but he compensates with stronger return stats of 34% first-serve return points won and a 43% break-point conversion rate.
For today’s tennis picks, here’s how we’re betting on Luciano Darderi vs. Sebastian Baez today, including our Best Bet, supporting angles, and a set-score prop for bigger prices.
Tournament & Round: Chile Open, Semifinal (SF)
Surface: Outdoor Clay Court
Format: Best of Three Sets
Date & Start Time: February 28, Not Before 7:10 PM CLST Local Time
Court: Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo, Santiago, Chile
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Luciano Darderi vs. Sebastian Baez Odds
Given below are the latest odds for Luciano Darderi vs. Sebastian Baez from the top sportsbooks. We are looking at the match money line, game handicap, and total games, plus some set betting markets where available.
Luciano Darderi vs. Sebastian Baez Prediction & Picks
Our Pick: Over 21.5 Games (-128, FanDuel)
This matchup profiles tighter than the -172 suggests. Darderi’s serve is stronger (71% first-serve points won vs. 63%), but Baez holds the return edge (34% vs. 29%) and converts break chances at a higher rate (43% vs. 37%). On clay, where return pressure compounds over longer rallies, that statistical split reduces the probability of a clean two-set separation.
The total at 21.5 provides a cleaner exposure path. A three-set match is cleared comfortably, and even two competitive sets get there. At -128, the Over is slightly juiced but more efficient than laying -172 on a matchup that statistically projects closer to coin-flip territory match.
Luciano Darderi Recent Form
Hellenic – R16
Auckland – Quarterfinal
Australian Open – Fourth Round
Buenos Aires – Final
Rio – R32
Icing on the Cake 🎂🎈
On his 24th birthday, Luciano Darderi reaches his 5th tour-level final after getting past Baez 7-6 6-1 in Buenos Aires!#ArgOpen2026pic.twitter.com/eaW2QX4IWz
Luciano Darderi and Sebastian Baez are tied 4-4 in their head-to-head. Though Darderi won both meetings in 2026, including a straight-set semifinal win in Buenos Aires.
Year
Winner
Event
Round
Score
2026
Luciano Darderi
Buenos Aires
Semifinal
7-6(2), 6-1
2026
Luciano Darderi
Australian Open
Round of 64
6-3, 1-6, 6-4, 6-3
2025
Luciano Darderi
Bastad
Quarterfinal
6-0, 6-2
2024
Sebastian Baez
US Open
Round of 128
6-4, 6-7(3), 6-0, 7-6(4)
2024
Sebastian Baez
Hamburg
Quarterfinal
2-6, 6-4, 6-4
2024
Sebastian Baez
Buenos Aires
Round of 16
6-4, 7-5
2024
Luciano Darderi
Cordoba
Semifinal
6-1, 3-6, 6-3
2023
Sebastian Baez
Cordoba
Round of 16
6-3, 6-4
Final Score Prediction & Set-Betting Prop
Projection: Luciano Darderi wins in three sets.
Higher Variance Set Bet: Over 2.5 Sets (+134, FanDuel). Given that this is a higher-risk bet, it is advised to use this as a secondary angle.
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How can I watch Luciano Darderi vs. Sebastian Baez on TV and live stream?
TV broadcasters for the 2026 Chile Open include Tennis Channel (United States), Sky Sports (United Kingdom & Ireland), TSN / TVA Sports (Canada), beIN Sports (France), beIN Sports (Australia), Sky Sport NZ (New Zealand), and ESPN / Star+ (Latin America).
Streaming options vary by region and often require subscriptions. Live streaming is available globally on Tennis TV (official ATP streaming platform). Additional streaming is available via Tennis Channel Plus (USA), Sky Go / NOW (UK & Ireland), TSN app (Canada), beIN CONNECT (France & Australia), and Sky Sport Now (New Zealand).
Tennis TV (official ATP streaming platform), Tennis Channel Plus (USA), Sky Go / NOW (UK & Ireland), TSN app (Canada), beIN CONNECT (France & Australia), Sky Sport Now (New Zealand), ESPN / Star+ digital platforms (Latin America).
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