Cerundolo Faces Djere in High-Stakes ATP Santiago Semifinal

Santiago, Chile — Francisco Cerundolo will confront Laslo Djere in the semifinal round of the ATP Santiago, Chile Men’s Singles tournament on March 1, 2025. This thrilling matchup features both players in solid form, with Cerundolo aiming to leverage home-court advantage.

Cerundolo, the tournament’s top seed, has won four of his last five matches, showcasing impressive resilience on the clay courts. After reaching the quarterfinals in Rio de Janeiro last week, where he was eliminated by Muller in straight sets, Cerundolo secured a hard-fought victory against Yannick Hanfmann in his opening match in Santiago, winning in three tightly contested sets.

During the quarterfinals, Cerundolo encountered a challenging scenario, losing the first set to Tomás Martín Etcheverry 4-6. However, he retained his composure and managed to turn the match around, ultimately progressing to the semifinals.

In contrast, Laslo Djere has also been impressive lately, securing victories in four of his last five matches. Following a semifinal exit in Buenos Aires against Fonseca, Djere rebounded strongly in Santiago, winning his opening match against qualifier Ignacio Buse in straight sets. He continued his impressive form in the quarterfinals, dispatching Pedro Martinez with a commanding 6-1, 6-4 performance, saving all four breakpoints he faced.

Despite the bookmakers listing Djere as the underdog, many experts believe his strong recent performances should not be underestimated. Djere has lost just one set in his past three matches in Santiago, showing significant momentum as he heads into this critical match.

The previous head-to-head meeting between the two players favor Djere, who won their last encounter. Analysts anticipate that Djere’s ability to dominate rallies may give him the edge needed to triumph over Cerundolo for the second time.

According to betting odds, Laslo Djere is currently valued at 2.20 to win, reflecting potential value for those willing to place a bet on the underdog. Meanwhile, experts remain hesitant to overlook Cerundolo’s strong analytical prediction, which favors him with a 55% win probability, bolstered by his aggressive play and tactical approaches.

As the match approaches, anticipation continues to build for an exciting semifinal showdown. Betting enthusiasts and fans alike are eager to see which player will capitalize on their momentum and secure a place in the finals of the ATP Santiago tournament.