Luciano Darderi defeated Federico Coria in the quarter-final of the ATP Cagliari Challenger on clay on 3 May 2024, confirming his status as the pre-match favourite with odds of 1.4 against Coria's 2.75. The result saw Darderi advance through the draw as expected, maintaining his momentum in the tournament. The victory underscores Darderi's consistency on the clay surface and his competitive standing within the Challenger circuit at this juncture of the season.