We are down to the final eight men at the ATP Tiriac Open in Bucharest, with each player battling for a spot in the semifinals on the clay courts of Romania. The quarterfinal lineup features a mix of rising talents and seasoned competitors, all looking to gain momentum as the European clay swing intensifies. With intriguing matchups like Sebastian Baez taking on Francisco Comesana and Christopher O’Connell facing Marton Fucsovics, the stage is set for a thrilling day of action. As always we here at LWOT predict all the matches on offer. Who will progress to the next round?
ATP Bucharest Quarterfinals Predictions
Christopher O’Connell vs Marton Fucsovics
Head-to-Head: first meeting
Christopher O’Connell and Marton Fucsovics are set to face each other for the first time in the ATP Bucharest quarterfinals. O’Connell has shown strong recent form, winning four of his last five matches. Fucsovics, with over half of his ranking points earned on clay, demonstrates a solid performance on this surface. Considering Fucsovics’ clay-court experience and O’Connell’s current momentum, this match promises to be a closely contested encounter.
Prediction: Fucsovics in 3
Sebastian Baez vs Francisco Comesana
Head-to-Head: Baez 1-0 Comesana
Sebastian Baez holds a slight 1-0 head-to-head record over Francisco Comesana, with the win coming in a tight three-setter in Santiago this year. Baez has been dominant on the surface in 2025, winning a title in Rio and posting a 13-3 record. Comesana, however, has shown promise, notably upsetting Alexander Zverev en route to his first ATP semifinal in Rio. Baez remains the favorite, but Comesana’s recent form could make this a closer contest than expected.
Prediction: Baez in 3
Filip Misolic vs Flavio Cobolli
Head-to-Head: Misolic 1-0 Cobolli
Filip Misolic and Flavio Cobolli will meet in the ATP Bucharest quarterfinals, with Misolic leading their head-to-head 1-0 after a decisive 6-4 6-0 victory on clay in 2020. Misolic has displayed strong form, securing four consecutive wins in Bucharest, including a commanding two sets triumph over eighth seed Camilo Ugo Carabelli. Cobolli, on the other hand, was pushed to three sets by Richard Gasquet to reach this stage. Given Misolic’s recent momentum and previous win over Cobolli, he appears slightly favored, though Cobolli’s higher ranking and experience suggest a competitive match.
Prediction: Misolic in 2
Damir Dzumhur vs Pedro Martinez
Head-to-Head: Martinez 1-0 Dzumhur
Damir Dzumhur and Pedro Martinez will face off in the ATP Bucharest quarterfinals, marking their second meeting. Martinez won their previous encounter at the Buenos Aires tournament, overcoming a first deficit to close out the match in three sets. Dzumhur has had a solid 2025 season with an 18-10 win-loss record, including a notable 8-5 on clay. Martinez, currently ranked No. 36, has a 7-10 record this year, with a 2-3 performance on clay. Considering their head-to-head record and current form, this match is expected to be closely contested, with Martinez having a slight edge in a match that can go either way.
Prediction: Dzumhur in 3
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