Xin Yu Wang defeated Yue Yuan 4–6, 6–1, 6–2 in the first round of the Rome Masters 1000 on clay on 7 May 2024, securing an upset victory against the pre-match favourite. Yuan, who carried odds of 1.86 to Wang's 2.03, dominated the opening set but could not sustain her level as Wang recovered decisively over the second and third sets. Wang's comeback from a set down demonstrates composure on the red clay and positions her favourably in the tournament's early stages.