Iga Świątek defeated Caroline Garcia 6–2, 6–0 in the first round of the Indian Wells Masters 1000 on hard court on 7 March 2025, a result that followed pre-match odds favouring the Polish world number one, who opened at 1.07. Garcia, available at 11.8, offered little resistance as Świątek controlled proceedings from the outset, dropping just two games across the opening set before shutting out her opponent entirely in the second. The dominant display underscored Świątek's superiority on the hard court surface and her status as a title contender at the California event.