Friday will bring crucial matches at the Sao Leo Open 2026 as the ATP Challenger Tour 75 clay-court tournament moves closer to its final stages. With the competition heating up, another busy day is expected at Sao Leopoldo Tenis Clube, featuring intense action on court and activities for fans throughout the venue.

Play begins at 11 a.m. local time, with two Brazilians aiming to secure places in the semifinals.

Making the most of the wildcard he received into the tournament, Paulo Saraiva dos Santos will take on Bolivia’s Murkel Dellien on Center Court. Before that match, Peru’s Conner Huertas del Pino faces Argentina’s Facundo Diaz Acosta.

The other Brazilian still alive in the singles draw is Gustavo Heide, who knocked out No. 3 seed Juan Carlos Prado Angelo from Bolivia 6-4, 6-3 on Thursday. The world No. 285 will close Friday’s schedule against Argentina’s Juan Manuel La Serna. The remaining quarterfinal will see second-seeded Bolivian Hugo Dellien face Argentina’s Lautaro Midon for the last place in the semifinals.