Markéta Vondroušová defeated Caroline Garcia 6–2, 6–2 in the first round of the Dubai WTA 1000 on hard court on 16 February 2025, confirming her status as the pre-match favourite with odds of 1.33 to Garcia's 3.59. The Czech player's commanding performance saw her advance without significant resistance, dropping only four games across two sets against the French opponent. Vondroušová's clinical display underscored her positioning as tournament favourite and maintained her strong early-season form on the hard-court circuit.