Maya Joint defeated Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva 6–3, 6–2 in the first round of the WTA 1000 Beijing event on hard court on 25 September 2025, confirming her status as pre-match favourite with odds of 1.46 to Kasintseva's 2.9. Joint's commanding performance saw her control both sets with consistent tennis, breaking serve multiple times to secure a straightforward victory. The Australian's dominant display underscores her current form heading deeper into the tournament.