Jasmine Paolini defeated Katie Boulter 6–1, 6–2 in the first round of the Madrid Masters 1000 on clay on 25 April 2025, confirming her status as the heavy pre-match favourite with odds of 1.22 to Boulter's 4.63. The Italian's dominance was emphatic, dropping just three games across two sets as she moved through the early stage of the tournament with relative ease. The decisive nature of the victory underscored Paolini's superiority on the surface and against her British opponent in this particular encounter. The result positions Paolini favourably as she progresses deeper into Madrid's draw.