Nick Hardt defeated Martin Landaluce 2–6, 6–4, 6–3 in the first round of the ATP 250 Barcelona tournament on clay on 15 April 2024, confirming his status as pre-match favourite. Landaluce started strongly to claim the opening set, but Hardt recovered to dominate the final two sets and secure a straightforward victory. The result extends Hardt's positive record on the Barcelona clay courts and positions him favourably for his second-round encounter.