Mirra Andreeva defeated Yuliia Starodubtseva 6–1, 6–4 in the round of 16 at the Madrid Masters 1000 on clay on 28 April 2025, affirming her status as the heavy pre-match favourite with odds of 1.09 to Starodubtseva's 6.95. Andreeva's commanding performance, particularly in the opening set, saw her dominate the Ukrainian opponent across both frames without significant resistance. The Russian teenager's clinical execution on the Madrid clay surface underscored her growing pedigree on the European red-dirt circuit. The victory advances Andreeva deeper into one of the WTA's most prestigious tournaments and reinforces her trajectory as a rising force in women's tennis.