Hanfmann Overcomes Gaubas in Santiago Quarterfinal Thriller
Yannick Hanfmann defeated Vilius Gaubas 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 in the quarterfinal of the BCI Seguros Chile Open in Santiago on Friday, February 27, 2026. This marked Gaubas’s first quarterfinal appearance in an ATP-level tournament.
Gaubas’s Strong Start and Hanfmann’s Resilience
The match began with Gaubas making a statement, breaking Hanfmann’s serve in the opening game. However, Hanfmann quickly recovered, leveling the score. The first set was tightly contested, with Gaubas demonstrating composure under pressure, saving multiple break points to secure the set 6-3.
Second Set Shift and Hanfmann’s Physical Challenge
Hanfmann responded strongly in the second set, but faced a brief health scare. He requested a medical timeout, citing nausea, yet continued to play effectively. He ultimately won the second set 6-2.
Decisive Third Set and Match Outcome
The momentum continued to favor Hanfmann in the third set. He secured an early break and maintained control, closing out the match with a 6-2 victory.
Statistical Highlights
Gaubas won only 30% of points on his second serve, compared to Hanfmann’s 58%. Gaubas also recorded 16 unforced errors, even as Hanfmann had 46.
Hanfmann’s Previous Encounters
This was the first professional meeting between Hanfmann and Gaubas. Hanfmann has previously played against Richard Berankis twice, with Berankis winning on clay in 2017 and Hanfmann winning on a hard court in 2023.
Hanfmann’s Career Achievements
Yannick Hanfmann has reached a career-high ranking of 45th in the world. He has won 12 professional singles titles, including 5 ITF titles and 7 ATP Challenger titles. He has defeated notable players such as Taylor Fritz, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Andrey Rublev, and Gael Monfils. He reached the quarterfinal of an ATP 1000 tournament in Italy in 2023 and the semifinal of the Davis Cup with Germany in both 2024 and 2025.
Gaubas’s Progress and Future Prospects
Vilius Gaubas earned 57 ranking points and $21,155 in prize money from the tournament. He is projected to climb to 101st in the virtual rankings, with his exact position to be determined by the results of other matches. This is Lithuania’s first ATP world tour semifinalist since Ricardas Berankis in October 2021.
Did you know?
The BCI Seguros Chile Open has a total prize pool of $700,045.
FAQ
Q: Where was the match played?
A: The match was played at the BCI Seguros Chile Open in Santiago, Chile.
Q: What was the final score?
A: Yannick Hanfmann defeated Vilius Gaubas 3-6, 6-2, 6-2.
Q: What is Vilius Gaubas’s current ranking?
A: He is projected to climb to 101st in the rankings.
Q: Who won the 2025 BCI Seguros Chile Open?
A: Laslo Djere
Q: Where can I watch the tournament?
A: The tournament is being broadcast live on Go3 television.
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