Casper Ruud defeated Sebastian Korda 6–3, 6–3 in the first round of the Madrid Masters on clay on 27 April 2025, confirming his status as the pre-match favourite with odds of 1.38 to Korda's 3.31. The Norwegian claimed a commanding victory, dropping just six games across two sets against the American, who offered little resistance on the surface where Ruud has traditionally excelled. The decisive scoreline underscored the gulf in class between the two players at this stage of the tournament. Ruud's emphatic progression suggests he remains a serious contender on the Madrid clay, while Korda faces questions about his current form on the European spring circuit.