Eduardo Ribeiro defeats Gustavo Heide to reach Antofagasta quarterfinals

Eduardo Ribeiro secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the ATP Challenger 75 in Antofagasta, Chile, after a comeback victory against Gustavo Heide. Ribeiro defeated the top seed, currently ranked 116th in the world, with a score of 3/6, 6/3, and 6/4.

Despite the loss, Heide is expected to see a slight rise in the ATP rankings, moving from 116th to a provisional 113th. Ribeiro, ranked 346th, must continue his performance to defend points and avoid a ranking drop.

Brazil maintains a strong presence in the tournament, with five representatives remaining in the singles quarterfinals, including Thiago Wild, Felipe Meligeni, Matheus Pucinelli, João Lucas Reis, and Ribeiro.