July 18, 2025: The ATP 250 tournament in Bastad, held right after Wimbledon and played on clay, isn’t packed with top-ranked stars — but it offers a golden opportunity for clay-court specialists to shine. With several unexpected names in the quarterfinal lineup, including consistent performer Tallon Griekspoor, the stage is set for some gritty showdowns and potential breakthroughs on the red dirt.
Jesper de Jong is one to watch as he takes on Top 30 mainstay Tallon Griekspoor. While Griekspoor has been consistent across all surfaces, de Jong is most dangerous on clay. He may still be developing his game, but this surface gives him a real shot at pulling off an upset.
Prediction: Griekspoor in 3.
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Meanwhile, Filip Misolic enters his quarterfinal with a confidence boost from past dominance in this matchup. While both players have similar rankings and rely heavily on clay results, Misolic has had the upper hand in previous encounters, giving him a narrow edge here.
In a battle between clay-season kings, Sebastián Báez faces off against Luciano Darderi. Báez has racked up six clay titles at the ATP 250 and 500 level and is known for thriving at these smaller tournaments. However, Darderi has already won two ATP 250s on clay this year, making this an exciting clash of clay-court elites.
Prediction: Báez in 3.
Top seed Francisco Cerúndolo may have the most impressive résumé left in the draw, especially at the Masters and Slam levels, but he can be inconsistent at the ATP 250s. Fortunately for him, his opponent Damir Dzumhur appears past his prime.
Prediction: Cerúndolo in 2.
With no top-ranked players remaining, Bastad is now a wide-open battleground — and for players like Jesper de Jong, it’s a rare chance to break through on their favorite surface.