Mirra Andreeva defeated Markéta Vondroušová 7–5, 6–0 in the first round of the Dubai WTA 1000 on hard court. As the pre-match favourite at odds of 1.69, Andreeva delivered a commanding performance, particularly in the second set where she conceded no games. Vondroušová, competing at 2.28 odds, struggled to maintain consistency after a competitive opening set. The Russian teenager's dominant display, especially her clinical execution in the second frame, underscores her growing threat at the elite level. Andreeva's convincing progression sets up a demanding second-round assignment and reinforces her status as one of the tour's emerging forces.