Jarry enters Madrid ranked 156th after a five-match losing streak, most recently falling to Bellucci in straight sets. The Chilean will need to reverse course quickly against a rising Stricker on clay.

Stricker has won three consecutive matches heading into the quarterfinals, including a straight-sets victory over Izquierdo Luque. The Swiss 293rd-ranked player arrives with momentum despite the significant ranking gap against Jarry.