Markéta Vondroušová defeated Donna Vekic 6–4, 6–3 in the first round of the WTA 250 Stuttgart tournament on clay on 16 April 2024, confirming her status as the pre-match favourite. Vondroušová's victory was decisive, securing both sets with a one-break margin in the first and a two-break advantage in the second. The Czech player's dominance on the clay court reflected her seeding and odds positioning, with Vekic unable to mount a sustained challenge despite the competitive opening set. Vondroušová's composed performance advances her deeper into the tournament and consolidates her current form on the European clay swing.