Argentina’s Sebastián Báez came from a set down to defeat France’s Arthur Rinderknech 7–6(6), 2–6, 6–4 in the Round of 16 of the Generali Open Kitzbühel (ATP 250) on 21 July 2026. Competing on the Grandstand Court, Báez displayed resilience and composure during a two-hour, 24-minute battle to secure his place in the tournament’s quarter-finals.
The match began with both players holding serve through a tightly contested opening set. Neither could establish a decisive advantage, sending the set into a tie-break where Rinderknech edged the crucial points to claim it 7–6(6) and move one set away from victory.
Báez responded emphatically in the second set. The Argentine increased the intensity from the baseline, improved his return game, and broke serve at key moments to dominate the set 6–2, leveling the match and shifting the momentum firmly in his favor.
The deciding set produced another close contest, with both players battling through long rallies and pressure-filled service games. Báez stayed composed in the closing stages, securing the decisive break before serving out the match 6–4 to complete an impressive comeback and book his place in the last eight.
Standout Performances
- Sebastián Báez (Argentina): Defeated Arthur Rinderknech 6–7(6), 6–2, 6–4.
- Arthur Rinderknech (France): Won the opening-set tie-break before the momentum shifted.
- Round: Round of 16.
- Match Duration: 2 hours 24 minutes.
- Result: Báez advanced to the quarter-finals.
The turning point came in the second set when Báez raised his level from the baseline and took control of the rallies. He carried that confidence into the deciding set, where a crucial late break proved enough to complete the comeback.
Match Statistics
- Tournament: Generali Open Kitzbühel (ATP 250)
- Round: Round of 16
- Date: 21 July 2026
- Venue: Grandstand Court, Kitzbühel, Austria
- Winner: Sebastián Báez (Argentina)
- Runner-up: Arthur Rinderknech (France)
- Final Score: 6–7(6), 6–2, 6–4
- Match Duration: 2:24:34
- Result: Sebastián Báez advanced to the quarter-finals.