Francisco Cerundolo, the top seed at the ATP Rio de Janeiro 2026, secured an easy victory over Navone in the first round. The tournament features highly competitive matches, with Cerundolo predicted to advance further. In the upcoming round of 16, Cerundolo is favored to win against Thiago Agustin Tirante, with an 80% probability of victory according to Dimers' simulation model. The model also indicates Cerundolo has a 75% chance of winning the first set and a slight edge in covering the game spread. Betting odds favor Cerundolo at -469 on the moneyline, while Tirante is at +363. The recommended bets include a prediction that Tirante could win, with a focus on Tirante winning the first set and over 20.5 total games. The match is scheduled for Wednesday at 5:00 PM ET. Overall, Cerundolo is highly likely to win and progress to the quarterfinals based on advanced data analysis and simulations.