Cilic Eyes Victory Against Bonzi at ATP Madrid Open

Madrid, Spain – Benjamin Bonzi will square off against Marin Cilic in the round of 128 at the 2025 ATP Madrid Open tournament on April 23, 2025. The match is expected to start at 8:10 PM AEST.

Both players have had a tough time recently, but their performances reveal a stark contrast. Bonzi has lost four straight matches, including a failed attempt to qualify for the main draw in Barcelona last week. His previous victory was over a month ago on hard court in Cap Cana, and he has struggled on clay this season, losing two of his three matches.

In contrast, Cilic is entering this match on a high note after winning four of his last five matches. Last week in Madrid, he reached the final of a Challenger tournament, and he was granted a wild card for the Masters 1000 event this week. Cilic has also spent considerable time training on clay courts in Spain.

Bookmakers view Cilic as the slight favorite, aligning with the prevailing sentiment among analysts. “Cilic has shown better form and has experience on clay this season. Meanwhile, Bonzi has not performed well in his recent matches,” said betting expert Ryan Leaver. The predictive data suggests Cilic has a 66% chance of winning against Bonzi, while Bonzi holds just a 34% chance.

Betting odds reflect this disparity, with Cilic as a heavy favorite at $1.30 compared to Bonzi’s $3.50. Analysts also expect Cilic to win the first set, providing further scrutiny to his strong position ahead of the matchup.

As the match approaches, many are curious to see if Bonzi can turn his recent fortunes around or if Cilic will continue his strong play and capitalize on his clay court advantage.