Marta Kostyuk defeated Robin Montgomery 6–1, 6–3 in the first round of Indian Wells, a Masters 1000 event on hard court. As the clear favourite with odds of 1.28, Kostyuk delivered an emphatic performance that justified her pre-match status, dismantling Montgomery in straight sets with minimal resistance. The Ukrainian's commanding display saw her control both sets from the outset, breaking serve repeatedly to secure a decisive victory in just over an hour. Montgomery, entered at 4.05, found few answers to Kostyuk's aggressive baseline play and superior court positioning. The result underscores Kostyuk's current form on hard courts and her readiness for deeper tournament runs at this level.