4. Terence Atmane vs Miomir Kecmanovic
Miomir Kecmanovic always seems to be at the scene of an exciting first-round match, and Madrid should be no exception, as Terence Atmane has been playing some really good tennis lately. Both players have suffered tough third-set tiebreak losses in early rounds recently, and this match is their chance to take one of those close matches and turn it into a win. This match will be defined by long rallies, and it wouldn’t be surprising if breaks of serve are frequent. The winner of this match will take on thirtieth seed Ugo Humbert in the second round.
5. Fabian Marozsan vs Ethan Quinn
This year, former NCAA champion Ethan Quinn has really been finding his footing on the ATP Tour, and he has been winning matches on clay despite it being a more uncomfortable surface for him. The openness of the Madrid draw is a great opportunity for him, but Fabian Marozsan isn’t an easy out. In terms of level, Quinn is more hot, but Marozsan has more experience under his belt. These two players are nearly right next to each other in the rankings, and the match could come down to the finest of margins. The winner will have an interesting second round, as they face seventh seed Daniil Medvedev–which will be Medvedev’s first match since the 6-0 6-0 loss to Matteo Berrettini in Monte-Carlo.
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