Elmer Moller advanced to the Round of 64 at the Madrid ATP Masters 1000 with a 6-4, 7-6(4) victory over Federico Cina on Wednesday. The clay-court contest was defined by high error counts from both players — 66 combined unforced errors — but Moller’s superior first-serve effectiveness and 28 winners proved decisive in the two-set affair.
Neither player found consistent rhythm from the baseline. Cina’s 41 unforced errors undermined his efforts, while Moller’s 8 double faults kept the Italian within striking distance throughout. The decisive moments came in break point conversion: Moller broke serve three times despite squandering 11 opportunities, while Cina managed just two breaks from five chances. The second set went the distance, with Moller controlling the tiebreak 7-4 to seal progression.
Moller’s 78% first-serve points won rate provided the foundation for victory, compensating for a shaky 55% first-serve percentage. His aggression — 28 winners to Cina’s 16 — ultimately made the difference on a day when both players struggled to impose themselves cleanly.
Key Takeaways
- Moller dominated the winner count 28-16, showing greater willingness to take risks on the clay, though his 8 double faults kept Cina in contention.
- Cina’s 41 unforced errors — 16 more than Moller’s 25 — proved the critical difference in a match separated by just nine total points (89-80).
- Despite creating 14 break point opportunities, Moller converted just 3 (21%), while Cina broke twice from only 5 chances, suggesting the opening-round match featured tense, pressure-filled service games.
- Moller’s 78% first-serve points won rate outstripped Cina’s 65%, providing the cushion needed to overcome his 55% first-serve percentage — well below Cina’s 63%.
Player Analysis
Elmer Moller
Moller’s victory was built on aggressive baseline play that produced 28 winners, but the performance was far from polished. Eight double faults highlighted serving struggles, and his dismal 21% break point conversion rate (3 of 14) reflected missed opportunities throughout. Yet when his first serve landed — which happened just 55% of the time — Moller was devastating, winning 78% of those points. His ability to stay ahead in the winner-to-error differential (+3 compared to Cina’s -25) proved sufficient on a day when neither player controlled the ball cleanly.
The second-set tiebreak showcased Moller’s composure in the decisive moment, closing out 7-4 after squandering earlier chances to break away. His 89 total points won, nine more than Cina, reflected narrow but consistent edges across the match.
Federico Cina
Cina’s 41 unforced errors told the story of a frustrating afternoon on the Madrid clay. Despite serving more consistently than Moller — 63% first serves to Moller’s 55% — the Italian couldn’t capitalize, winning just 65% of first-serve points. His 43% second-serve points won rate left him vulnerable whenever Moller applied pressure. The 16 winners Cina produced were insufficient against an opponent willing to take more chances, and his inability to control the error count ultimately cost him the match.
Cina converted 2 of 5 break points, a respectable 40% rate, but created far fewer opportunities than Moller’s 14. In a match decided by just nine points, those squandered chances to extend leads proved costly.
Match Statistics
| Elmer Moller | Stat | Federico Cina |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Aces | 0 |
| 8 | Double Faults | 4 |
| 55% | 1st Serve % | 63% |
| 78% | 1st Serve Points Won | 65% |
| 50% | 2nd Serve Points Won | 43% |
| 3/14 | Break Points Won | 2/5 |
| 28 | Winners | 16 |
| 25 | Unforced Errors | 41 |
| 89 | Total Points Won | 80 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Elmer Moller vs Federico Cina at Madrid 2026?
Elmer Moller defeated Federico Cina 6-4, 7-6(4) in the Round of 128 at the Madrid ATP Masters 1000 on April 22, 2026.
How many unforced errors did Federico Cina make against Elmer Moller?
Federico Cina committed 41 unforced errors in the match, 16 more than Moller’s 25, which proved decisive in the two-set contest.
What was Elmer Moller’s break point conversion rate against Federico Cina?
Moller converted just 3 of 14 break point opportunities (21%), though this was enough to secure the victory given Cina’s high unforced error count.
Who won the Madrid ATP 2026 Round of 128 match between Moller and Cina?
Elmer Moller won 6-4, 7-6(4), closing out the second-set tiebreak 7-4 to advance to the Round of 64.
What’s Next
Moller advances to the Round of 64 at the Madrid Masters 1000, where he will face a higher-seeded opponent as the draw progresses. For Cina, the opening-round exit continues his search for a first career ATP title.
