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Bucharest Tennis Shocker: Rain Delays, Upsets Loom
3 Apr
Summary
- Torrential rains disrupted play on Thursday, impacting Friday's schedule.
- Several second-round matches will be played before quarterfinals on Friday.
- Predictions suggest potential upsets in key men's singles matches.
Day 5 of the Tiriac Open in Bucharest, scheduled for Friday, April 3, 2026, faces a disrupted schedule due to torrential rains on Thursday. The inclement weather has forced organizers to first complete the remaining second-round matches before proceeding to the quarterfinals. This change means players will have to compete in multiple matches on the same day if they advance.
Several men's singles matches are lined up, with predictions suggesting a high potential for upsets. In a notable second-round match, Dino Prizmic is favored to defeat Daniel Altmaier. Sebastian Baez is also expected to advance past Titouan Droguet, while Adrian Mannarino is predicted to win against Daniel Merida. The quarterfinals will feature Mariano Navone against Alex Molcan and Botic van de Zandschulp versus Damir Dzumhur, with Navone and Van de Zandschulp being the favored players in their respective ties.
