Rafael Jodar defeated Learner Tien 6–1, 6–4 in the Rome Masters round of 16 on clay, confirming his status as pre-match favourite with odds of 1.23 to Tien's 3.99. The Spaniard's dominant performance saw him claim the opening set in commanding fashion before closing out the match in the second, where Tien offered minimal resistance. Jodar's clinical execution on the slower surface underlined his clay-court credentials as he progressed to the quarterfinals without dropping serve across either set. The comprehensive nature of the victory suggests Jodar is building significant momentum at one of the ATP's premier events.