Amina Anshba defeated Harmony Tan 6–4, 6–2 in the first round of the WTA 250 event in Gdynia on clay on 20 July 2021, a significant upset given that Tan entered as the pre-match favourite with odds of 1.21 to Anshba's 4.89. Anshba's dominant performance, particularly in the second set where she conceded only two games, suggested superior court positioning and consistency on the slower surface. The Russian's straight-sets victory marked a notable scalp against a player ranked higher in the betting markets, demonstrating her capacity to compete effectively at WTA 250 level. The result represented a confidence-building win for Anshba as she advanced through the early rounds in Gdynia.