Jasmine Paolini defeated Sofia Kenin 6–3, 6–0 in the first round of the Beijing Masters 1000 on hard court, delivering a dominant performance that confirmed her status as the pre-match favourite. Paolini's commanding display saw her concede just three games across two sets, with Kenin unable to mount sustained resistance against the Italian's aggressive tennis. The result proved decisive odds-wise, with Paolini's 1.32 favourite pricing vindicated by the decisive margin of victory. This convincing opening win positions Paolini well as she advances through the draw at one of the season's premier hard-court events.