The ATP Barcelona Open 2026 version is into the Round of 16 matches as Day 3 sees 4 of the eight matches scheduled. It is an thrilling mixture of high seed, qualifiers, and wild playing cards combating for a spot within the final eight and as ever, we preview and predict all scheduled matches for you.
ATP Barcelona Day 3 Predictions
Camilo Ugo Carabelli vs Rafael Jodar
Head-to-head – Carabelli 0-1 Jodar
Camilo Ugo Carabelli impressed within the first spherical with a robust win over Karen Khachanov, whereas the wild card Rafael Jodar continues his excellent form after lifting the Marrakech title. The Spaniard additionally dominated their semifinal assembly final week, which supplies him a transparent psychological edge. With little altering when it comes to circumstances and kind, Jodar seems properly positioned once more. Expect the same consequence with Jodar coming by.
Prediction: Jodar in 2
Nuno Borges vs Tomas Martin Etcheverry
Head-to-head – Borges 1-0 Etcheverry
Nuno Borges and Tomas Martin Etcheverry met earlier this yr in Auckland on exhausting courts, however this floor ought to favor the Argentine extra. Etcheverry has already picked up a title in Rio and may be very snug on clay. While Borges will make this a bodily battle from the baseline, Etcheverry’s consistency and heavier recreation ought to give him the sting. Expect him to return by in three units.
Prediction: Etcheverry in 3
Cameron Norrie vs Ethan Quinn
Head-to-head – First Meeting
Cameron Norrie hasn’t had the 2026 season he would have hoped for, however confirmed resilience in battling previous Stan Wawrinka. Ethan Quinn has come by qualifying, although clay is probably not his strongest floor. With extra time on slower courts, Norrie’s grinding baseline recreation turns into very efficient. Expect the Brit to regulate the rallies and win convincingly, doubtlessly rising as a darkish horse this week.
Prediction: Norrie in 2
Alex de Minaur vs Hamad Medjedovic
Head-to-head – de Minaur 1-0 Medjedovic
Alex de Minaur hasn’t made the most effective begin to the clay season, together with a disappointing loss in Monte Carlo. He faces Hamad Medjedovic, who impressed in qualifying and served brilliantly in his opening match. This might be a tricky battle early on, particularly if Medjedovic maintains his serving stage. However, De Minaur’s resilience and health ought to assist him develop into the match and edge by in what is a vital week for him.
Prediction: de Minaur in 2
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