
The South American Golden Swing reaches its end with the third clay-court tournament of the subcontinent at the Chile Open in Santiago. As in Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro, we will see a draw packed with surface specialists competing for the 27th edition of the tournament between February 23 and March 1.
The historic tournament – which began being played back in 1968 – has had renowned champions such as former world No. 1 Guga Kuerten, Guillermo Coria, Fernando Gonzalez, Gaston Gaudio and Tommy Robredo. In recent years, locals Cristian Garin and Nicolas Jarry stand out.
The defending champion on this occasion is Laslo Djere, who back in 2025 defeated Argentine Sebastian Baez in the final – champion of the tournament in 2024 – and lifted what is one of his three professional titles.
Read also
Chile Open closes South American Golden Swing
With the draw confirmed, the main candidate for the title will be Francisco Cerundolo (No. 18), who began the Golden Swing by crowning himself champion in his home city Buenos Aires, and who will look to close his South American run with a new trophy. His rival in the Argentina final, Luciano Darderi, is the second seed and a name to consider in the battle for the title.
In any case, there will be several other candidates aiming to deliver a strong performance on the clay courts of Santiago. The 2024 champion Sebastian Baez and former Roland Garros quarterfinalist Tomas Martin Etcheverry lead a large legion of Argentine players.
Read also
Among the internationals, without a doubt the most prominent name is former Wimbledon runner-up Matteo Berrettini, who for the first time travelled to the South American swing and will complete the trio of tournaments before travelling to North America to play Indian Wells.
Local hopes will rest on Alejandro Tabilo – finalist in 2024 – and 2021 champion Cristian Garin. Both players – former top-20 – will seek their opportunity to climb back up the rankings, after an irregular last year that has seen them fall sharply in the standings. The presence of the 2023 champion Nicolas Jarry is also expected, who will receive a wild card from the tournament, also considering that the event’s organisation is run by the own familiy of the 2024 Rome Open finalist.
Read also
How to watch the ATP Chile Open Acapulco live on TV or stream
| Region / Country | Broadcaster |
| Algeria; Bahrain; Kuwait; Iraq; Jordan; Lebanon; Oman; Qatar; Saudi Arabia; Syria; United Arab Emirates; Yemen; Iran; Egypt; Libya; Morocco; Tunisia; Chad; Djibouti; Mauritania; Somalia; Sudan | beIN SPORTS Middle East |
| Lesotho; Namibia; Zimbabwe; Angola; Benin; Botswana; Burkina Faso; Burundi; Cameroon; Cape Verde; Central African Rep.; Comoros; Congo, Repub. of the; Congo, Dem. Rep.; Equatorial Guinea; Eritrea; Ethiopia; Gabon; Gambia, The; Ghana; Guinea; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Kenya; Liberia; Madagascar; Malawi; Mali; Mauritius; Mayotte; Mozambique; Niger; Nigeria; Reunion; Rwanda; Sao Tome & Principe; Senegal; Sierra Leone; Seychelles; Swaziland; Tanzania; Togo; Uganda; Zambia; South Africa | SuperSport Africa |
| Argentina; Brazil; Chile; Colombia; Costa Rica; Dominican Republic; Ecuador; El Salvador; Guatemala; Honduras; Mexico; Nicaragua; Panama; Paraguay; Peru; Uruguay; Venezuela; Anguilla; Antigua & Barbuda; Aruba; Bahamas, The; Barbados; Belize; Bermuda; Bolivia; British Virgin Is.; Cayman Islands; Cuba; Dominica; French Guiana; Grenada; Guadeloupe; Guyana; Haiti; Jamaica; Martinique; Montserrat; Saint Kitts & Nevis; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Saint Lucia; Turks & Caicos Is; Trinidad & Tobago | ESPN International Latam |
| Armenia; Azerbaijan; Belarus; Georgia; Kazakhstan; Kyrgyzstan; Moldova; Tajikistan; Turkmenistan; Ukraine; Uzbekistan | Setanta Stans |
| Australia | beIN Sports Australia |
| Belgium; Luxembourg | BeTV |
| Bulgaria | A1 Max Sport |
| Canada | TSN |
| China | ESPN International China |
| Cyprus | CYTA |
| Czech Republic; Slovakia | Digisport |
| Denmark | TV2 Denmark |
| Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. | TV3 Baltics |
| France | Eurosport France |
| Germany; Austria; Switzerland; Luxembourg; Liechtenstein | Sky Deutschland |
| Greece | OTE |
| Hong Kong | PCCW |
| Hungary | Network 4 |
| India | Tennis TV |
| Israel | Sport5 Israel |
| Italy; San Marino; Vatican City | Sky Italia |
| Japan | WOWOW |
| Korea, South | Eclat |
| Netherlands | Ziggo Sport |
| New Zealand | Tennis TV |
| Norway | TV2 Norway |
| Poland | Polsat |
| Portugal | Sport TV Portugal |
| Romania | RCS & RDS (Digisport) |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia. | Sportklub |
| Spain | Telefonica / Movistar |
| Sweden; Finland | TV4 AB |
| Taiwan | Sino Catch Sportcast |
| Thailand; Cambodia; Laos; Malaysia; Brunei; Indonesia; East Timor; Philippines; Singapore | beIN Southeast Asia |
| Turkey | S Sport Turkey |
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; Ireland; Gibraltar; Isle of Man | Sky UK |
| United States; Puerto Rico; Virgin Islands | Tennis Channel |

Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
claps 0visitors 0
Just In
Popular News
Latest Comments
- Either Lena has a chronic internal ailment (i.e., colitis, enteritis, Crohn's, or some type of lower abdomen issue) -- or she is once again dealing with 'Vukovitis'. Mental stress can indeed cause lower body pains. No matter... whatever is truly going on sucks. "Virus" excuse is getting a bit old -- and often -- at this point.
mandoist09-11-2026 - Ironically, Martina became a U.S. Citizen about the same time as the Orange Convicted Felon & Abuser was just beginning on his road to losing all Daddy's Millions!!
mandoist09-11-2026 - "Another fresh start is in the cards." Thanks for the Humor!! I'm guessing this is the minimum one can do to keep all your sponsors hanging-on in perpetuity?
mandoist09-11-2026 - Vukov is doing this to Lena... AGAIN!!!!! WTA's autonomous collective should be dismantled for allowing Vukov to re-emerge from his hand-slapping suspension. Just ask WTA employees how that's been going lately as they witness his continued verbal abuses. Women's Pro Tennis should start over.
mandoist08-11-2026 - Can't help but suspect Vukov is back to his old self again. Thank you, WTA. Perhaps you can give them a "Battling Couple of the Year Award 2026" ??
mandoist08-11-2026 - Wtf? Why is there no reason? And what about the men's?Bel08-11-2026
- One step by another step -- WTA continues to 'lose the plot'. Too many hi-tech microphones being installed at most venues!!! Remove them (especially those along the hallways, sidewalks, and pathways throughout the venues. Not to mention (most of all) remove the mic's from the Players/Coaches Box.
mandoist06-11-2026 - Enough of her bullshit. Go marry someone.
mandoist06-11-2026 - Don't you just love this young lady!? We fans often expect athletes to be supermen and superwomen, often forgetting that they WILL GET TIRED! I love Alex's perspective. Tiredness for an athlete should never be viewed as a negative, especially if you are healthy, taking care of your body and mental health and putting in the work. What a mature perspective. Good for you, Alex!Rapunzel05-11-2026
- Jess is absolutely correct! But the disrespect is a trait I have noticed in most of the Russian players. Mirra is good but very immature and lacks humility. Conceivable needs to get a handle on that!Rapunzel05-11-2026








