Anna Blinkova defeated Kateřina Siniaková 6–3, 6–1 in the first round of the WTA 250 event at 's Hertogenbosch on grass, delivering a significant upset against the pre-match favourite. Blinkova's dominant performance saw her close out the match in straight sets with minimal resistance from her opponent, who entered as the betting favourite at 1.56 odds. The Russian's clinical execution on the grass surface—particularly her control in the second set—proved too much for Siniaková to counter, suggesting Blinkova has found early-season form on the turf. This decisive victory marks a notable scalp for Blinkova and positions her well for the latter stages of the tournament.