Botic van de Zandschulp finished runner-up here last year, so the motivation should be high to defend those ranking points. He also has a proven record in these conditions and is generally a much stronger hard-court player than Daniel Vallejo.
Van de Zandschulp Aims To Improve His Winston-Salem Record
- Van de Zandschulp has a 2–2 record in opening-round matches at Winston-Salem.
- He has a 15–7 record against players outside the Top 50 in 2026.
- Vallejo has a 30–11 record against lower-ranked players.
- He has a 3–3 record in second-round matches on tour.
HTH - Adolfo Daniel Vallejo leads 1-0
| Year | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bastad | R16 | Clay | Adolfo Daniel Vallejo | 7-6(4), 3-6, 7-6(4) |
Botic van de Zandschulp Looks to Recreate Last Year's Run
Botic van de Zandschulp has found timely momentum in recent weeks, reaching the fourth round in Montreal and the second round in Cincinnati, where he lost to Jakub Mensik and Joao Fonseca respectively.
These results are encouraging considering his struggles with consistency and lack of results during the previous two months. His notable runs this season include the semifinal in Bucharest, quarterfinal in Rotterdam and third-round appearances at the Australian Open and Rome.
This is his fifth appearance in Winston-Salem, where he has a 1-1 record in opening-round matches. Notably, he reached the final here last year and will be looking to produce another deep run.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Netherlands |
| Age | Born 04 October 1995 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 71 |
| Career High | No. 22 (29 August 2022) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 78 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 0 |
Vallejo's Remarkable Rise Reaches Another Stage
Adolfo Daniel Vallejo moved into the second round after his opponent Pablo Carreno Busta retired while trailing by a set and 0-3 due to injury. This is his seventh opening-round victory out of 11 tour-level events this year.
The 22-year-old has produced some notable results at this level, reaching the semifinal in Bastad and the third round in Cincinnati and Rome, along with four other finals on the Challenger circuit.
These results helped him achieve a career-high ranking of No. 61 a few days ago. His rise is particularly impressive considering he had not played a tour-level match before this year.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Paraguay |
| Age | Born 28 April 2004 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 61 |
| Career High | No. 61 (24 August 2026) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 96 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 0 |