Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the ATP Buenos Aires match.
Seventh-seeded Nicolás Jarry faces local favourite Diego Schwartzman, who has received a wild card for his home tournament. This match carries extra emotional weight—if Schwartzman loses, it will mark the final match of his professional career.
Diego Schwartzman
Just over four years ago, Schwartzman was ranked No. 8 in the world. However, a serious leg injury suffered in early 2023 turned his career into a struggle. Throughout 2023, he competed in 25 tournaments but managed just 13 wins. His 2024 season was even worse—he lost all eight of his ATP main draw matches. In May 2024, Schwartzman announced that the Argentina Open would be his farewell tournament. Now, the moment has arrived.
Nicolás Jarry
Jarry won’t want to be remembered as the player who ended Schwartzman’s career, but he has his own ambitions and needs to win. The Chilean is in far better shape than his Argentine opponent. While Schwartzman has yet to play a match this season, Jarry has already competed in four. His only defeats came against Jiří Lehečka (ATP No. 28) in the Brisbane quarter-finals and against eventual Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner in the first round of the Grand Slam.
Diego Schwartzman vs Nicolás Jarry Prediction
There is a high probability that this will be Schwartzman’s final match. The veteran will fight hard to extend his farewell campaign, especially in front of his home crowd. However, Jarry’s superior form and power should ultimately secure him a straightforward win. Schwartzman may hold serve a few times, but Jarry is likely to cover a game handicap of -3.5.
