Naomi Osaka defeated Sara Errani 6–3, 6–1 at Indian Wells, a Masters 1000 event on hard court in the first round on 7 March 2024. As the clear pre-match favourite with odds of 1.22, Osaka delivered an expected result against Errani, who carried odds of 4.84. The Japanese former world number one dominated the opening set before accelerating in the second, securing a decisive victory that underscored her superiority on the surface. The commanding performance suggests Osaka is building momentum as the season progresses, whilst Errani faces an early exit from the tournament.