Karolína Muchová defeated Olivia Gadecki 6–3, 7–5 in the first round of the WTA 250 event in Ningbo on hard court, confirming her status as the pre-match favourite with odds of 1.13 to Gadecki's 6.8. Muchová controlled the opening set decisively, breaking serve and establishing an early advantage that she maintained throughout. The second set proved more competitive, with Gadecki mounting resistance and forcing the Czech player to work for her victory, though Muchová ultimately prevailed in a tighter affair. The win advances Muchová into the second round as she continues her campaign in the Chinese seaside tournament.