🎾 ATP Bastad – Semifinal Preview
Francisco Cerúndolo vs Luciano Darderi
🏆 Cerúndolo returns to his clay haven in Bastad, where he was champion in 2022 and semifinalist in 2023. He’s now 21–9 on clay this season, with a Madrid semifinal under his belt. After a three-set win over Dzumhur, he enters this clash with confidence—especially having already defeated Darderi twice this season on clay (Rio and Buenos Aires).
💥 Darderi is peaking at the right time. After crushing Baez 6–0, 6–2 in the quarterfinals, the Marrakech champion improved to 20–12 on clay in 2025. His raw power and baseline aggression are clicking in Bastad, and he’s yet to drop a set this week. Still, Cerúndolo has had his number in two of their three 2025 meetings—both on red dirt.
💥 Battle of rhythm vs pedigree: Darderi is in top form, but Cerúndolo’s history and mental edge in Bastad could be the X-factor in a tightly contested semifinal.
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