Sebastian Baez vs Luciano Darderi Preview & Prediction | 2026 Australian Open | Second Round
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In-form Sebastian Baez takes on Luciano Darderi, who is currently enjoying a career-high ranking in the ATP.
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Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia
Surface: Outdoor hard
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Sebastian Baez vs Luciano Darderi prediction
Having performed well at both the United Cup and the ASB Classic, Sebastian Baez was enjoying a solid run of form heading into the Australian Open, and the Argentine duly won his first-round match, although not without an almighty battle.
The world number 36 survived a stirring comeback from Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard to win in five sets, and he now meets Luciano Darderi for the seventh time in his career.
Darderi, the 22nd seed, had it a little easier in the first round, winning in three sets against Cristian Garin. The Italian is at a career high of 25th in the ATP rankings, although generally his best results have come on clay.
Baez has won their only previous hard-court meeting, at the 2024 US Open, and is playing with confidence right now. Despite being the lower-ranked of the two, we fancy in-form Baez to prevail here.
Sebastian Baez vs Luciano Darderi tip: Sebastian Baez to win
