Hubert Hurkacz defeated Pedro Martinez 6–1, 7–5 at the Rome Masters (ATP Masters 1000) on clay in the first round on 10 May 2025, as the pre-match favourite. Hurkacz controlled the opening set decisively, breaking serve multiple times to claim it without concession. The second set proved more competitive, with Martinez offering greater resistance, but Hurkacz ultimately prevailed in a tighter affair to secure his passage. The Polish player's victory on the slow surface underscores his adaptability beyond his preferred hard courts, though progression through a Masters 1000 draw will present considerably stiffer opposition in subsequent rounds.