Cristian Garin vs Sebastian Baez Preview & Prediction | 2026 Chile Open | Second Round

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Experienced 29-year-old Chilean Cristian Garin faces a tough test in the second round against the tournament’s number three seed Sebastian Baez.

Ranking points: ATP 250

Start date/time: 26 February 2026 at 9:30 pm

Venue: Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo, Santiago, Chile

Surface: Outdoor clay

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Cristian Garin vs Sebastian Baez prediction

Cristian Garin heads into the round of 16 on the back of a come from behind defeat of Juan Manuel Cerundolo, having gone a set down to the Argentine. Garin was beaten in the first round of Thiago Agustin Tirante last week after a first round exit at the Australian Open last month.

Sebastian Baez benefitted from the withdrawal of Carlos Taberner in the first round of the Rio Open last week before succumbing to a 7-5, 6-1 loss to Jaime Faria. Baez had reached the semi-finals of the Argentina Open the week before.

Sebastian Baez is the heavy favourite for this one against Garin, though Garin may well fancy himself to prove to be a major test given the resilience he showed against Cerundolo the other day.

Cristian Garin vs Sebastian Baez tip: Cristian Garin 1-2 Sebastian Baez