Luka PavlovicvsRodrigo Pacheco Mendez

Luka Pavlovic and Rodrigo Pacheco Mendez meet in the quarterfinals of the Mexico City Open presentado por Banco BX+ on outdoor clay. Pavlovic, ranked 200th, faces Pacheco Mendez, who sits at 270th in the standings. The two will compete on clay, a surface where both players have meaningful experience this season.

Pavlovic and Pacheco Mendez have played twice before, splitting their head-to-head record at 1-1. Their previous encounters suggest a competitive rivalry without a clear pattern of dominance from either side. This quarterfinal matchup will be their first meeting since establishing their initial meetings.

Pavlovic has won 60 percent of his matches over his last five and last ten outings, with a current winning streak of two. He's been active, playing five matches in the last 14 days and just one day removed from his most recent match. Pacheco Mendez enters with an 80 percent win rate across his last five matches, though his record over ten matches stands at 60 percent, and he also carries a two-match winning streak. He too has played frequently, with six matches in the past two weeks.

On clay specifically, Pavlovic owns a 10-10 record (50 percent) while Pacheco Mendez has gone 9-11 (45 percent). Pavlovic plays with power and aggression as a big hitter, while Pacheco Mendez is known for his ability to frustrate opponents and create opportunities through steady, tactical play. Both players have recently faced some common opponents, setting up an interesting dynamic in this quarterfinal encounter.