Moyuka Uchijima defeated Emma Raducanu 6–3, 6–2 in the first round of Indian Wells, a Masters 1000 event on hard court on 6 March 2025. The result constituted an upset, as Raducanu entered as the pre-match favourite with odds of 1.46 compared to Uchijima's 2.91. Uchijima's dominant performance saw her break Raducanu's serve consistently across both sets, controlling the match from the baseline and limiting her opponent's opportunities to establish rhythm. The Japanese player's composed execution in the opening round suggests she possesses the form to progress further in the tournament.