Sofia Kenin defeated Anhelina Kalinina 6–2, 7–6 in the first round of the WTA 250 event in Guadalajara on hard court. As the pre-match favourite at 1.74 odds, Kenin delivered the expected result, though Kalinina mounted a competitive challenge in the second set, forcing a tie-break before succumbing. Kenin's dominant opening set established control early, but the Ukrainian competitor's resilience in the second frame demonstrated she remained a threat throughout. The victory advances Kenin into the second round and underscores her status as a seeded contender at this Mexican hard-court tournament.