Jasmine Paolini defeated Caroline Garcia 6–3, 6–2 at the Madrid Masters 1000 on clay in the second round, confirming her status as pre-match favourite with odds of 1.68 to Garcia's 2.33. The Italian's dominance was evident throughout, as she controlled the opening set and then accelerated in the second to secure a comprehensive victory. Garcia, despite her experience on the Madrid clay, struggled to impose her game and offered limited resistance as Paolini moved through the gears. The result underlined Paolini's current form on the European clay swing ahead of the French Open season.