Stefanos Tsitsipas advances to the second round of the Madrid Open

On April 23, 2026, Stefanos Tsitsipas secured a victory in the first round of the Madrid Open after defeating American Patrick Kypson. Tsitsipas, ranked 80th, overcame a slow start to win the match in three sets with scores of 3-6, 7-6(6), 7-6(4) after two hours and 38 minutes of play. His opponent, Patrick Kypson, entered the main draw as a lucky loser after falling in the qualifying rounds to Nikoloz Basilashvili. Following this win, Tsitsipas is scheduled to face Alexander Bublik in the second round of the tournament. The event, held in the Spanish capital, serves as a significant stop on the professional tennis tour. While initial reports varied on the opponent's name and exact entry status, it is confirmed that Kypson was the final competitor. This victory marks a return to winning form for the Greek athlete after a series of three consecutive losses.