What's at stake

A main-draw berth at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia and the ATP points that come with it are on the line.

A qualifying win offers a ranking boost, larger prize money, and a rare chance to face top-ranked opponents in Rome's Masters 1000 main draw.

Who's in play

Francisco Comesana and Leandro Riedi meet for a final qualifying spot.

Comesana is an Argentine with recent Challenger results and a clay-court background. Riedi is a Swiss prospect known for aggressive baseline play and steadily improving consistency.

What drives it

Clay-court conditions and tactical patience will shape set-by-set momentum.

First-serve percentage, return depth, topspin use, and stamina in long rallies are the primary levers. Early breaks and error-to-winner ratios will swing probabilities quickly.

What to watch

Look for first-serve success, break-point conversion, and short-ball aggression in the opening sets.

Watch match length in earlier qualifying rounds, any medical timeouts, and official weather or court-speed notices before play. Resolution follows completion of today’s qualifying match.