🎾 ATP Madrid R1: Pedro Martínez vs Francisco Comesaña

🎾 ATP Madrid R1: Pedro Martínez vs Francisco Comesaña – Match Preview

🧠 Form & Context

🇪🇸 Pedro Martínez

• Injury bounce-back: Retired in Bucharest QF but responded with solid wins in Monte Carlo and Barcelona.
• Clay-reliant: His 28 clay wins in 2024 were vital for his comeback season post-injury.
• Madrid misfortune: Has never won a match at this tournament (0–4 including qualifying)—a mental block he’ll be eager to break.
• Shaky start to 2025: Just 5–6 on clay this season—yet to rediscover last year’s rhythm.

🇦🇷 Francisco Comesaña

• Breakthrough year: Recently broke into the top 100 with deep clay runs in Bucharest and at the Oeiras Challenger.
• ATP-ready: Qualified for Miami and Monte Carlo—strong transition to the main tour in 2025.
• Madrid milestone: First-ever main draw appearance here after falling in qualies in 2023.
• Final stumble: Crushed 0–6, 4–6 by Elmer Møller in Oeiras final—potential psychological baggage.

🔍 Match Breakdown

This is a battle of two baseline grinders who thrive on clay. Pedro Martínez has the experience and altitude familiarity of playing in Madrid—even if results haven’t shown it. He’ll aim to control points with his heavy forehand and tire out Comesaña in physical rallies.

Comesaña arrives in better form and with more match rhythm, but he’s still adjusting to the ATP main draw grind. The mental blow from his Oeiras final loss could affect confidence, especially if things get tight here.

If Martínez plays steady and uses the crowd support, he may finally end his Madrid drought. However, Comesaña has the tools to steal the momentum—particularly if Martínez’s form dips again.

🔮 Prediction

Pick: Pedro Martínez in 3 sets

Expect a tight, physical battle full of grinding exchanges and tactical patience. Home advantage and experience may just help Martínez edge through.