Fritz Favored Against O’Connell in Madrid Open Showdown

MADRID, Spain — Taylor Fritz is set to face Christopher O'Connell in the round of 64 at the 2025 Mutua Madrid Open on Friday, April 25, 2025. The match is anticipated to begin at 14:00 CEST at the Caja Mágica.

Fritz, currently ranked No. 4 in the world, has won four of his last five matches, although he was upset in the semifinals at the Miami Open by Mensik. The American is looking to defend the points he earned last season when he reached the semifinals in Madrid, ultimately losing to Andrey Rublev.

O’Connell, ranked No. 87, has struggled recently, winning only two of his last five matches. He faced a setback last week in Munich, losing to Darderi in the first round. However, he bounced back this week in Madrid, defeating Ugo Carabelli in straight sets.

Despite his recent form, betting odds favor Fritz to win. Stats Insider’s predictive analytics give Fritz a 72% chance of emerging victorious against O’Connell. Current odds show Fritz at -426 and O’Connell at +290.

Fritz has a strong head-to-head record against O’Connell, winning their previous two encounters in straight sets, including a match at Wimbledon last year. As the favorite, many experts predict Fritz to win again.

As both players prepare for the match, the stakes are high, and fans expect an exciting contest on the clay courts of Madrid.