Alexei Popyrin vs Martin Damm Jr Preview & Prediction | 2026 Madrid Open | First Round

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Alexei Popyrin faces Martin Damm Jr in the first round of the 2026 Madrid Open at the Park Manzanares

Ranking points: ATP 1000

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Venue: Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain 

Surface: Outdoor clay

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

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Alexei Popyrin vs Martin Damm Jr prediction

Alexei Popyrin will go in search of a rare win in 2026 in his Madrid opener. 

The Aussie has been devoid of form for much of the season so far but did pick up two victories on his way to the quarter finals in Houston recently. 

The world number 56 meets Martin Damm Jr, who battled through qualifying but has also found results tough to come by, with the majority of his four wins coming in a push to the semi finals on the hardcourts of Montpellier. 

The surface may be what thwarts the 22-year-old world number 126’s hopes here in a contest that will be very much on Popyrin’s racket. Whether the Aussie brings the level required has been another matter so far this season and it remains to be seen in this one. 

Alexei Popyrin vs Martin Damm Jr tip: Alexei Popyrin to win