Chile Open: Martinez reaches last 8

Spaniard Pedro Martinez beat Argentinian Facundo Diaz Acosta, the No 6 seed, 7-6 (4), 6-7 (5), 6-1 to reach the quarter-finals of the Chile Open at Club Universidad Católica de San Carlos de Apoquindo in Santiago de Chile on Wednesday evening.

Martinez, ranked No 101, will play the winner of the match between Brazilian Thiago Seyboth Wild and Frenchman Arthur Fils, the No 3 seed, next.

In the previous round of the Santiago tournament, the Spaniard won against Italian wildcard Francesco Passaro (6-4, 6-1).

Acosta, ranked No 52, edged out Pedro Cachin (5-7, 6-3, 7-6 (2)) in the first round of the Santiago tournament.

Santiago de Chile ATP 250, other second-round results (Club Universidad Católica de San Carlos de Apoquindo, clay, USD 661.585, most recent results first):

• Juan Pablo Varillas vs. Sebastian Baez
• Jaume Munar vs. Albert Ramos-Vinolas
• Luciano Darderi vs. Juan Manuel Cerundolo
• Alejandro Tabilo vs. Tomas Barrios Vera
• Nicolas Jarry vs. Federico Coria
• Thiago Seyboth Wild vs. Arthur Fils
• Thiago Agustin Tirante vs. Corentin Moutet: wednesday