Exciting Matches Kick Off 2025 Mutua Madrid Open at Caja Mágica

MADRID, Spain — The 2025 Mutua Madrid Open opens its doors at Caja Mágica, showcasing thrilling matchups and rising tennis stars.

On the first day of this prestigious ATP 1000 event, all eyes are on Spanish player Pablo Carreño. He faces Portugal’s Nuno Borges at approximately 12:30 PM local time, following earlier matches that began at 11:00 AM. Carreño, who has recently re-entered the ATP Top 100, hopes to make his mark after missing the last two editions of the tournament.

Borges, currently ranked within the Top 40, is also looking to solidify his standing as a seeded player for Roland Garros. He recently reached the round of 16 in Monte Carlo and aims to impress at this year’s Madrid Open.

In an intense start, Carreño won the first set against Borges in a tight tie-break, scoring 9-7. Despite facing break points early, Carreño displayed resilience, saving crucial points to keep his momentum. “I had to stay focused and believe in my game,” he said.

Meanwhile, other exciting matches unfold. Olympic champion Belinda Bencic dominated Turkey’s Zeynep Sonmez, winning decisively 6-0, 6-2. She will face Denmark’s Clara Tauson next.

In another highlight, Benjamin Bonzi defeated Croatian veteran Marin Cilic in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2, and now moves on to challenge Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz.

Not all matches went as expected, as three-time Madrid Open champion Petra Kvitova fell to American Katie Volynets, who won 6-4, 6-0. Volynets advances to face Diana Shnaider.

The competition continued with Diane Parry beating Irina-Camelia Begu 6-3, 6-4, setting up a match with Anna Kalinskaya. Anastasija Sevastova also progressed, overcoming Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-4, 7-5, to face Jelena Ostapenko next.

In a major upset, Francisco Comesaña defeated Spain’s Pedro Martínez in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4, marking Comesaña’s first victory in a Masters 1000 event. He will meet the thirteenth seed, Arthur Fils, in the upcoming round.

The day remains filled with anticipation as players eagerly await their next matches, including the highly anticipated clashes between Jaume Munar and Roberto Bautista, as well as Pedro Martínez against Francisco Comesaña.

As the women’s second round begins Thursday, excitement at the Madrid Open continues to build. Young Brazilian talent João Fonseca also aims to make a statement in the tournament. “I’m ready to show my potential,” he commented.

This thrilling first day of the Mutua Madrid Open sets the stage for an unforgettable tournament, with stories unfolding as each match progresses.