Three Argentine players featured in three different ATP Tour finals for the first time ever and 10 Argentines reached the top 100

The country’s top-ranked star beat Luciano Darderi 6-4, 6-2 to claim his first title in Buenos Aires in his third finals appearance

Luciano Darderi spoiled an all-Argentine final by beating Sebastián Báez in the semis

Etcheverry, Cerúndolo, and Báez will be bidding for the title, with Italian-Argentine Darderi also in the mix

Day four also saw Camilo Ugo Carabelli, Luciano Darderi, and Pedro Martínez move on in the tournament

Etcheverry, Cerúndolo, and Navone make it through to the next round, while an uninspired Berrettini bows out

Day 2 brought heartbreak and comebacks as five Argentines and several international stars took the court

He was the only Argentine to win, as youngsters Lautaro Midón and Alex Barrena bowed out on the first day of competition

Experts say the sport is on the rise, but opportunities to play at home and funding are crucial to reach the elite