Luciano Darderi overcame the winningest player in Chilean Open history to reach his sixth ATP final on Saturday, defeating 2024 champion Sebastian Baez 6-4, 6-3.
Dudley, who will face world No. 81 Yannick Hanfmann in Sunday’s final, has a 15-2 record on clay since July.
Hanfmann defeated top seed Francisco Cerundolo to reach his first ATP final in six years.
The German put in a huge effort to defeat the Argentine, winning 27 of 34 first-serve points and saving two break points he faced, including a crucial save on serve at 5-4 in the second set.
Cerundolo, the winner in Buenos Aires in early February, has a 4-1 record against Hanfmann on tour.
Hanfman, 34, will be competing for his first championship on Sunday, while No. 21 Dudley (24) is competing for his fifth title, all of which have been won since the start of 2024 (including three last year).
