Peruvian Buse Claims First Masters 1000 Win Over Mannarino in Madrid

Ignacio Buse secured his first ATP Masters 1000 victory with a straight-sets triumph over French veteran Adrian Mannarino at the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open. The 22-year-old Peruvian won 6-4, 6-2 on Court 4 in Madrid, Spain, advancing to the second round of the clay-court tournament.

The match began at 10:10 a.m. Local time (UTC+2) on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, as confirmed by tournament officials. Buse broke serve early in the opening set to take a 3-1 lead, though Mannarino fought back to level at 4-4. The Peruvian held his nerve to break again and serve out the set for a 6-4 victory.

In the second set, Buse maintained his aggressive baseline play, breaking Mannarino’s serve twice to build a 4-0 lead. Despite a late break back by the Frenchman, Buse closed out the match with a love game to seal the 6-2 win. The victory marks Buse’s first-ever win at the Masters 1000 level in his career.

Mannarino, a former top-25 player and multiple ATP tour winner, entered the match with extensive experience on the ATP Tour but struggled to find rhythm against Buse’s consistent groundstrokes. The Frenchman committed several unforced errors, particularly on his backhand side, which Buse exploited throughout the contest.

For Buse, the win represents a significant milestone in his development as a professional tennis player. Ranked outside the top 150 prior to the tournament, the Peruvian has shown steady improvement on the ATP Challenger Tour and now gains valuable confidence from defeating a established tour player at a premier clay-court event.

The Mutua Madrid Open, held annually at the Caja Mágica venue in Madrid, is one of the nine ATP Masters 1000 tournaments on the calendar. This year’s edition features a strong field of top-ranked players competing for crucial ranking points ahead of the French Open.

With the victory, Buse advances to face the winner of the match between [Player A] and [Player B] in the second round. The Peruvian will appear to build on this momentum as he continues his maiden appearance at the Madrid Masters.

Tennis fans can follow Buse’s progress through the tournament’s official website and live scoring platforms. The young Peruvian’s performance has already drawn attention from South American tennis enthusiasts eager to spot their compatriot compete against the world’s best.

As the Madrid Open continues throughout the week, Buse’s first Masters 1000 win stands as an encouraging sign for the future of Peruvian tennis on the global stage. His ability to compete effectively against experienced opponents suggests promising potential for future deep runs in ATP Tour events.