Botic van de Zandschulp reached the Winston Salem final last year and Luciano Darderi is vulnerable on hard courts. The conditions suit the Dutchman who can get this one done in straight sets.
| Botic van de Zandschulp | Luciano Darderi | |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality | Netherlands | Italy |
| Age | 30 (4 October 1995) | 24 (14 February 2002) |
| Height | 6'3" (1.91m) | 6'0" (1.83m) |
| Plays | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Ranking | 71 | 22 |
| Career High | 22 (August 2022) | 16 (May 2026) |
| ATP Tour Titles | 0 | 5 |
| 2026 ATP Tour Titles | 0 | 1 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 0 | 0 |
| Winston Salem Open Best Result | Runner-Up (2025) | Third Round (2025) |
HTH
This will be the first match between Botic van de Zandschulp and Luciano Darderi.
Van de Zandschulp Still Searching
Botic van de Zandschulp has been playing well on hard courts, beating Daniil Medvedev and Hubert Hurkacz in Montreal before a fourth round defeat to Jakub Mensik.
The 30-year-old ran into Joao Fonseca in the second round in Cincinnati, going down 6-4 7-6 after failing to save three break points.
The World No.71 thrashed Adolfo Daniel Vallejo 6-2 6-0 in Winston Salem, getting it done in 70 minutes.
The Dutchman is still missing an ATP Tour title but will fancy his chances in Winston Salem. He was a beaten finalist last year and has a clear path to the final if he can get past Luciano Darderi.
Clay Comfort for Darderi
Luciano Darderi has won five ATP Tour titles, all his success coming on clay. He claimed the title in Santiago before a semi-final exit in Rome and a final defeat in Bastad.
The Italian has a career 39-46 record on hard courts and came to Winstom Salem in poor form. He lost 6-2 6-3 to Brandon Nakashima in Montreal and 6-4 6-2 to Rinky Hijikata in Cincinnati.
Darderi came back to beat Mattia Bellucci 2-6 6-4 6-2 yesterday, saving 5/7 break points.
How to Watch Botic van de Zandschulp vs Luciano Darderi Live
- Event: 2026 Winston Salem Open
- Round: Third Round
- Date: Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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