Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the ATP Buenos Aires match.
Lorenzo Musetti made a strong start in Buenos Aires and will aim to continue his path to the final. However, he faces a tricky opponent in Pedro Martínez Portero, who comfortably dispatched Diego Schwartzman in the previous round.
Lorenzo Musetti
The Italian has won 26 of 41 career quarter-finals (64%), demonstrating his ability to perform well in these stages. He dominated Corentin Moutet in his opening match (6:2, 6:3), winning all four break points and not losing a single service game. Despite not winning a title in 2024, he reached the Wimbledon semi-finals and took bronze at the Olympics. His clay-court record is solid, with 19 wins in 28 matches since 2024.
Pedro Martínez Portero
The Spaniard came through two rounds, defeating Damir Džumhur (0:6, 6:2, 7:6) and Diego Schwartzman (6:2, 6:2). However, his struggles against Džumhur exposed his inconsistencies. Additionally, Martínez Portero has a poor record against top-20 players, winning just 4 of 30 encounters.
Lorenzo Musetti vs Pedro Martínez Portero Prediction
Pedro Martínez Portero has never been a dominant force on the ATP circuit, and Buenos Aires has not been a standout event for him. Meanwhile, Musetti is the clear favourite, and considering his quarter-final run last year, he should win comfortably.
