Also, Federico Coria makes some history himself by breaking into the Top 50 after reaching the Cordoba final.

Both of these players have to be excited about playing on clay again, but Martinez is 2-0 in this head-to-head series and has to feel good about his chances.

The former Roland Garros runner-up led Argentina to a 4-0 victory in qualifying over the weekend.

Fognini advanced to face Argentina's Federico Coria in the quarterfinals. Coria beat Spanish veteran Fernando Verdasco 7-6 (2), 4-6, 6-4.

Make that 13 clay-court wins in a row for the top-seeded Norwegian.

The world No. 20 showed off his fancy footwork during a practice session on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Federico Coria just reached his first ATP final in Bastad, more than 15 years after big brother Guillermo reached the last of his 20 ATP finals.

Elsewhere Saturday, Casper Ruud defeated Roberto Carballes Baena in Bastad and is a win away from triumphing for the second time in 2021.

The next generation will look to carve their own path on the red clay.

The 20-year-old American doesn't have the best strokes, but he might have the best mind.