Kopřiva Stuns Favorites to Reach First Masters Quarterfinal in Madrid
- On April 27, 2026, Czech tennis player Vit Kopřiva advanced to the round of 16 at the Mutua Madrid Open, marking his first appearance at that stage in...
- Kopřiva's progression came after his opponent, Andrey Rublev, retired from their second-round match due to injury while trailing 6-3, 6-4.
- This result represents Kopřiva's best performance to date at the Madrid Masters, where he had previously competed but never reached beyond the second round.
On April 27, 2026, Czech tennis player Vit Kopřiva advanced to the round of 16 at the Mutua Madrid Open, marking his first appearance at that stage in an ATP Masters 1000 event.
Kopřiva’s progression came after his opponent, Andrey Rublev, retired from their second-round match due to injury while trailing 6-3, 6-4. The retirement allowed Kopřiva to advance without completing the match.
This result represents Kopřiva’s best performance to date at the Madrid Masters, where he had previously competed but never reached beyond the second round. His advancement follows a strong showing in Munich, where he reached the quarterfinals by defeating Justin Engel and Luciano Darderi before losing to eventual runner-up Flavio Cobolli.
The match against Rublev highlighted Kopřiva’s growing competitiveness on the ATP Tour. Prior to the retirement, he had won the first set 6-3 and was leading 6-4 in the second set when Rublev withdrew from the contest.