Mirra Andreeva defeated Linda Nosková 5–7, 6–4, 7–5 in the first round of the Brisbane WTA 250 on hard court on 8 January 2026, overcoming a set deficit to secure the victory. Andreeva, the pre-match favourite at 1.49 odds, recovered from dropping the opening set to dominate the middle stages and edge a tight decider, confirming her status as a rising force on the hard court circuit. The result extends Andreeva's momentum heading deeper into the Australian summer.