Etcheverry advances to the semis as the only seeded player alive at the Rio Open
Pedro de Pablos
- 20 Feb 2026
Tomás Martín Etcheverry has defeated Jaime Faria 7-6(4) and 6-4 to advance to the semifinals of the ATP Rio 2026 after two hours of play. This tournament has experienced a loss of seeded players, leaving the Argentine player as the sole contender, making him the top favorite to clinch the title and make a significant leap in the rankings. In fact, if Etcheverry becomes the champion, he will rise to the 33rd position, bringing him close to his career-best ranking of 27. Moreover, today's victory marks his 100th ATP win.
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