Borna Coric defeated Hubert Hurkacz 7–6, 6–3 in the first round of the Madrid Masters on clay on 30 April 2023, upsetting the pre-match favourite Hurkacz, who carried odds of 1.49 compared to Coric's 2.83. The Croatian secured a tight opening set via tiebreak before establishing control in the second, breaking serve decisively to advance to the next round. The result represents a notable upset victory for Coric against a player ranked higher and favoured in the betting markets, suggesting improved form on the Madrid clay courts.