Vilius Gaubas overcame a first-set deficit to defeat Dino Prizmic 5-7, 7-5, 6-3 in the Round of 16 at ATP Santiago on Tuesday. The Lithuanian converted 4 of 13 break point opportunities and edged the total points count 105-100 to secure his quarterfinal berth on the hard courts of Santiago.
Prizmic struck 9 aces and appeared poised to control the match after claiming the opening set, but Gaubas steadied in the second, exploiting his opponent’s weaker second serve. The Croatian won just 41% of second-serve points compared to Gaubas’s 49%, a discrepancy that proved decisive in the longer rallies. After forcing a decider with a hard-fought 7-5 second set, Gaubas seized momentum early in the third, breaking twice to race ahead 4-1 before closing out the match.
Despite committing 44 unforced errors to Prizmic’s 51, Gaubas stayed disciplined in the crucial moments. His ability to create 13 break point chances—converting four—overwhelmed Prizmic, who managed just 3 conversions from 5 opportunities. Gaubas advances to his first ATP quarterfinal of 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Gaubas won 49% of second-serve points compared to Prizmic’s 41%, a critical 8-percentage-point advantage that tilted the match after the first set.
- Despite hitting zero aces to Prizmic’s 9, Gaubas generated 13 break point opportunities and converted 4, more than double Prizmic’s 3 conversions from 5 chances.
- The match was decided by just 5 total points (105-100), underscoring how tightly contested the encounter was despite the three-set scoreline.
- Prizmic committed 51 unforced errors to Gaubas’s 44, and his 24 winners couldn’t offset the mistakes in the pivotal moments of the second and third sets.
Player Analysis
Vilius Gaubas
Gaubas demonstrated impressive mental resilience after dropping the first set, finding his rhythm on return and capitalizing on Prizmic’s vulnerability behind the second serve. His 73% first-serve points won kept him competitive in service games, and his willingness to stay aggressive on break points—despite converting just 4 of 13—eventually wore down his opponent. The Lithuanian’s shot selection improved markedly in the third set, where he limited his unforced errors and dictated from the baseline.
The glaring weakness in Gaubas’s game was his inability to generate free points on serve, recording zero aces and double-faulting six times. Against a more clinical opponent in the next round, he’ll need to find more cheap points or risk being broken repeatedly. Still, his ability to grind out a three-set win without a dominant serve is a testament to his court craft and return quality.
Dino Prizmic
Prizmic started brightly, using his 9 aces to good effect in the first set and moving Gaubas around the court. His first-serve percentage of 63% and 72% points won on first serve were solid, but his second serve became a liability as the match progressed. Winning just 41% of second-serve points left him exposed in the longer rallies, and Gaubas pounced repeatedly in the final two sets.
The Croatian’s 51 unforced errors—7 more than his opponent—proved costly, particularly in the third set when the match slipped away. Prizmic’s 24 winners suggest he was taking the initiative, but the execution faltered under pressure. His limited break point opportunities (just 5 compared to Gaubas’s 13) indicate he struggled to consistently trouble the Gaubas serve, and his inability to protect his own serve in key moments sealed his exit from the tournament.
Match Statistics
| Vilius Gaubas | Stat | Dino Prizmic |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Aces | 9 |
| 6 | Double Faults | 5 |
| 61% | 1st Serve % | 63% |
| 73% | 1st Serve Points Won | 72% |
| 49% | 2nd Serve Points Won | 41% |
| 4/13 | Break Points Won | 3/5 |
| 20 | Winners | 24 |
| 44 | Unforced Errors | 51 |
| 105 | Total Points Won | 100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Vilius Gaubas vs Dino Prizmic at ATP Santiago 2026?
Vilius Gaubas defeated Dino Prizmic 5-7, 7-5, 6-3 in the Round of 16 at ATP Santiago 2026.
How many break points did Gaubas convert against Prizmic?
Vilius Gaubas converted 4 of 13 break point opportunities, while Dino Prizmic converted 3 of 5.
Who hit more aces in the Gaubas vs Prizmic match?
Dino Prizmic hit 9 aces compared to Vilius Gaubas’s 0 aces, but Gaubas still won the match in three sets.
What was the total points difference in the ATP Santiago match between Gaubas and Prizmic?
Vilius Gaubas won 105 total points to Dino Prizmic’s 100, a margin of just 5 points across the entire three-set match.
What’s Next
Gaubas advances to the ATP Santiago quarterfinals, where he will look to claim his first career ATP title. The Lithuanian will need to sharpen his serve—particularly finding a way to generate aces or at least reduce double faults—to continue his run on the hard courts of Chile.
Head-to-head history: Dino Prizmic vs Vilius Gaubas.
