Hailey Baptiste defeated Olivia Gadecki 6–2, 6–4 in the first round of the WTA 250 Charleston tournament on clay on 1 April 2025, confirming her status as pre-match favourite with odds of 1.28 to Gadecki's 3.94. Baptiste controlled the match from the outset, breaking serve consistently to secure both sets with relative comfort. The American's composed performance on the red clay underlined her experience at this level and suggested strong early-season form heading into the tournament's later stages.