SANTOS/STARNBERG, May 10, 2026

The final of the eighth edition of the Santos Brasil Tennis Cup will feature Uruguay’s Franco Roncadelli and Argentina’s Hernan Casanova after both players overcame Brazilian opponents in front of packed stands at the Tenis Clube de Santos. The ATP Challenger 50 singles final is scheduled for Sunday at 10:30 a.m. local time on center court and will mark the third career meeting between the two South Americans, with Casanova holding a 2–0 head-to-head advantage.

In the opening semifinal, Argentine veteran Hernan Casanova defeated 17-year-old Brazilian sensation Guto Miguel 6–4, 6–4 with a composed and consistent performance. Casanova praised the teenager afterward, predicting a bright future for the rising Brazilian.

“It was a very difficult match today and honestly, he’s an incredible talent,” Casanova said. “He serves well, has a fantastic forehand, and he’s going to win many tournaments in the future. I hope he keeps working because he has the potential for a very long career.”

The 32-year-old Argentine, who has battled injuries throughout the past year, also spoke about his connection with the tournament in Santos.

“I’ve always played well here and I feel very comfortable in Santos. I want to keep moving forward.”

Despite the defeat, Guto Miguel completed a breakthrough week in his young career. By reaching the semifinals, the Brazilian became the youngest South American player to reach an ATP Challenger semifinal since Juan Martín del Potro in 2005.

“I didn’t play my best match today, but I had a very positive week and I can only be happy,” Guto said. “This result is extremely rewarding and comes from a lot of hard work with my team. My family always believed I could become a professional player, and now I’m going through this transition. The year didn’t start the way we wanted, but I always believed I could do more, and this week proved that.”

In the second semifinal, Matheus Pucinelli started strongly against Franco Roncadelli, taking the opening set 6–1. However, the Uruguayan raised his level considerably in the following sets, eventually completing the comeback 1–6, 6–3, 6–4 to reach the third ATP Challenger final of his career.

“This will be my second final of the season, which means I’m doing things the right way,” Roncadelli said. “It was a very tough match because at the beginning I couldn’t find my rhythm. Then I increased my intensity, became more competitive, and found my game. Tomorrow will be difficult, but if I continue playing like this, I’ll have a good chance to win the title.”

With the result, the 26-year-old Uruguayan is projected to reach a career-high ranking of No. 254.

Miguel Brothers triumph in doubles

The tournament also ended on a high note for brothers Guto and Felipe Miguel, who lifted the doubles trophy after defeating their compatriots Pedro Sakamoto and Mateus Alves 6–3, 6–4 in the final. It marked their first Challenger doubles title and the third professional title of their partnership.

The achievement capped an exhausting but unforgettable Saturday for Guto Miguel, who played three matches in a single day — the singles semifinal, doubles semifinal, and doubles final.

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Brothers Guto and Luis Felipe Miguel lift the doubles trophy in Santos with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Alves and Sakamoto#ATPChallenger | @cbtenis pic.twitter.com/Mfy7q1J7hn

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“It was a very productive week,” Guto reflected. “I reached my first Challenger semifinal in singles and also played doubles with my brother, which makes everything even more special. We don’t get much time together during the year, so when we do, we try to enjoy it as much as possible.”

Felipe Miguel, currently studying and competing in the United States collegiate system, also celebrated the emotional victory.

“We received this opportunity and ended up winning the tournament,” Felipe said. “It was incredibly special for me. I spend most of the year in the United States, and this was my first week back in Brazil. The energy here is different. I’m very grateful to my coaches and everyone who supports us.”

The doubles final was initially played on center court before rain forced the match indoors after a brief interruption. Earlier in the day, the Miguel brothers had also defeated Alexander Merino of Peru and Federico Zeballos of Bolivia 7–5, 4–6, 10–6 in the semifinals.

For winning the title, Guto and Felipe Miguel earned $2,980 in prize money and 50 ATP Ranking points, while finalists Pedro Sakamoto and Mateus Alves received $1,740 and 30 points. All four finalists were also awarded Vivara watches alongside their trophies.