Sebastian Baez vs Vilius Gaubas: ATP Bucharest Day 2 Predictions

Rain interrupted qualifying at the Tiriac Open. Some matches remained unfinished. Still, Day 2 in Bucharest features a full slate of ATP 250 action.

Filmogaz.com previews several first-round ties. Four matches receive extra attention in a separate piece.

Shevchenko vs Turcanu

Alexander Shevchenko faces Radu David Turcanu in their first meeting. Turcanu’s ranking has lingered in the 600s recently.

Shevchenko arrives after a shock win over Ben Shelton in Miami. Clay suits the Kazakh better, and he seeks to bounce back from a first-round exit at this event last year.

Prediction: Shevchenko in 2.

O’Connell vs Navone

Christopher O’Connell meets Mariano Navone for the first time. O’Connell relies on aggression and variety. Navone prefers to grind from the baseline.

O’Connell’s career clay win rate sits below 40 percent. Navone has won about 53 percent of his clay matches. Navone’s ranking has slipped after a strong 2024 season, and smaller clay events could aid his recovery.

Prediction: Navone in 3.

Boitan vs Moller

Gabi Adrian Boitan takes on Elmer Moller in their opening duel. Boitan is a home favourite who seeks an elusive ATP Tour win beyond his Davis Cup success.

Moller has lost his last three matches but remains a rising 22-year-old. Boitan captured an ITF clay title earlier in 2026, and all his finals have come on dirt.

Prediction: Moller in 3.

Baez vs Gaubas

Sebastian Baez faces Vilius Gaubas in their first head-to-head. It has been a mixed season for Baez, who started strongly but then struggled defending points.

Baez is now ranked No. 50. Gaubas often plays his best tennis on clay, but Baez brings more weapons to the court. Baez is the defending finalist from last year’s tournament.

Sebastian Baez vs Vilius Gaubas: ATP Bucharest Day 2 Predictions favour Baez in straight sets.

Prediction: Baez in 2.