Sebastian Baez (No. 31 ranking) will meet Mariano Navone (No. 46) in the Round of 16 of the Rio Open presented by Claro on Wednesday, February 19.Navone is the favorite (-135) to get to the

Day 3 of Rio Open 2025 saw the likes of Alexander Zverev and Francisco Cerundolo book their respective spots in the second round.

It promises to be a great final at the prestigious ATP Rio 500. Clay court specialist Sebastian Baez hopes to win his sixth title on clay, while Muller is one victory away from securing a first on the dirt.

The Rio Open final will feature defending champion Sebastian Baez against the surprise of the tournament: Alexandre Muller, the Frenchman chasing his first ATP 500 title. While Baez started as one

Sebastian Baez picked up the biggest title of his career at ATP Rio last year, defeating Mariano Navone in the final. Now he’s facing the pressure of having to defend these points and will take on Sumit Nagal in the opening round.

Rio Open, has reached the semifinals stage, and the Jockey Club Brasileiro is set to host two enthralling matchups. Just one of the four remaining singles players is among the seeds.

Defending champion Sebastian Baez rallied from a set down to defeat fellow Argentine Camilo Ugo Carabelli 3-6 6-1 6-1 in the semi-finals of the Rio Open on Saturday.

Defending champion Baez returns to the Rio Open final