Clara Tauson defeated Eva Lys 6–2, 7–6 in the round of 16 at the WTA 250 event in Seoul on hard court, confirming her status as the pre-match favourite with odds of 1.66 to Lys's 2.32. Tauson controlled the opening set with a decisive 6–2 victory, then weathered a competitive second set that went to a tiebreak before securing the win. The Danish player's composed performance against the German opponent advances her deeper into the tournament and maintains her momentum in Seoul.