Emma Raducanu defeated Elena Gabriela Ruse 6–2, 6–4 in the first round of the WTA Montreal Masters 1000 on hard court. As the pre-match favourite with odds of 1.34, Raducanu delivered a straightforward performance to justify her status, controlling the match across both sets. Ruse, ranked as the outsider at 3.55, was unable to mount a sustained challenge against her compatriot. The British pair's meeting resulted in a decisive victory for Raducanu, who progressed smoothly to the next round and will look to build momentum in this prestigious event.