David Goffin defeated Lorenzo Sonego 6–4, 7–5 in the first round of the Indian Wells Masters on hard court. The Belgian controlled both sets with consistent play, breaking Sonego's serve at crucial moments to secure the two-set victory. Goffin's performance was solid rather than dominant, requiring two hours to dispatch the Italian opponent. The result sees Goffin advance to the second round of the M1000 event, where he will face a higher-seeded opponent or fellow qualifier.