Ons Jabeur defeated Ana Bogdan 7–6, 6–2 in the first round of the WTA 250 event at Hobart on hard court, confirming her status as pre-match favourite with odds of 1.37 to Bogdan's 3.35. Jabeur's victory came in a competitive opening set that went to a tie-break before she asserted dominance in the second, breaking serve and controlling the match's rhythm. The Tunisian's composed performance in the decider highlighted her superiority on the surface and set up a favourable path through the early rounds of the tournament.