Martin Damm def. Alexei Popyrin 7(9)-6(7), 6-4 — Madrid Open 2026 R128

Match recap

Martin Damm defeated Alexei Popyrin 7(9)-6(7), 6-4 in the R128 of the Madrid Open 2026.

Martin Damm, 70 spots below his opponent at No. 126, knocked off No. 56 Alexei Popyrin 7-6(9), 6-4 in their first meeting and first clash on clay. The difference came on second-serve points, where Damm won 23 of 34 (68%) against Popyrin's 61%, then leaned on his return — 39% of Popyrin's second serves came back for points. Damm also edged the winner count 35 to 28 despite six double faults, taking 79 of 152 total points to flip a match he wasn't supposed to win.

Match stats

Alexei Popyrin: 12 aces, 28 winners, 58% first serves, 2 double faults. Martin Damm: 11 aces, 35 winners, 57% first serves, 6 double faults.

Profiles: Alexei Popyrin · Martin Damm — Madrid Open 2026

Head-to-head

This is the first meeting between Alexei Popyrin and Martin Damm.