Diego Schwartzman defeated Yibing Wu 6–2, 6–2 in the first round of the ATP 250 Barcelona tournament on clay on 18 April 2023, confirming pre-match expectations as the clear favourite. The Argentine's dominance was evident throughout, as he secured both sets with identical scorelines to advance comfortably. Wu, the underdog at 2.63 odds against Schwartzman's 1.54, was unable to mount a sustained challenge on the surface. The decisive victory underlined Schwartzman's comfort on clay and his readiness in the early rounds of the Spanish spring campaign.