Linda Nosková defeated Maria Timofeeva 6–4, 6–4 in the first round of the Miami Masters 1000 on hard court on 23 March 2024, confirming her status as pre-match favourite with odds of 1.42 to Timofeeva's 3.08. The Czech player's composed performance across both sets demonstrated control in the opening tournament stage, securing a straightforward progression without requiring extended rallies or dramatic shifts in momentum. The victory maintains Nosková's competitive positioning in the early phase of the hard-court season.