December 23, 2024

Rio Open presented by Claro: Facundo Diaz Acosta vs. Sebastian Baez Betting Odds and Match Preview

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On Thursday, Facundo Diaz Acosta (No. 87 in the world) takes on Sebastian Baez (No. 30) in the Round of 16 of the Rio Open presented by Claro.

Baez is favored (-180) in this match against the underdog Diaz Acosta (+140).

Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Wednesday at 10:36 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

Facundo Diaz Acosta vs. Sebastian Baez: Matchup info

  • Tournament: Rio Open presented by Claro
  • Round: Round of 16
  • Date: Thursday, February 22
  • Court Surface: Clay
  • Diaz Acosta vs. Baez matchup performance & stats

  • Diaz Acosta is 10-5 on clay over the past year, with one tournament win.
  • On clay, Diaz Acosta has won 75.6% of his service games and 41.0% of his return games over the past year.
  • On clay over the past year, Diaz Acosta has converted 48 of 109 break points (44.0%).
  • In his previous tournament, the Argentina Open, Diaz Acosta advanced all the way to the final and then beat No. 21-ranked Nicolas Jarry, 6-3, 6-4 on February 18.
  • Baez has come out on top in one tournament on clay over the past 12 months, posting a 19-13 record on that surface.
  • Baez has a 74.2% winning percentage in service games while playing on clay courts, and a 30.9% winning percentage in return games.
  • On clay Baez is 111th in break point winning percentage (42.0%) after going 110-for-262.
  • In the quarterfinal of his previous tournament (the Argentina Open) on February 16, Baez was defeated by No. 106-ranked Federico Coria 1-6, 4-6.
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