Vit Kopriva defeated Juan Manuel Cerundolo 6–4, 6–4 in the quarterfinals of the ATP 250 Rio de Janeiro event on clay on 20 February 2026, confirming his status as pre-match favourite with odds of 1.74 to Cerundolo's 2.07. The Czech player's composed performance across both sets saw him progress through a relatively straightforward encounter, maintaining control throughout to secure his place in the semifinals. Kopriva's victory consolidates his position in Rio and sets up a favourable run in the tournament's latter stages.