Hubert Hurkacz defeated Jaime Faria 6–3, 6–3 in the first round of the Madrid Masters on clay. As the clear pre-match favourite with odds of 1.35, Hurkacz delivered an expected performance, dismantling the Portuguese qualifier with consistent tennis across both sets. Faria, priced at 3.13, offered limited resistance on the Spanish surface, failing to generate the momentum needed to trouble the Polish top seed. The decisive margin reflects Hurkacz's dominance in the opening encounter. The result maintains Hurkacz's strong Madrid record and sets up a favourable path through the draw as he targets a deep run at one of the ATP's premier clay-court events.