Denis Shapovalov defeated Rafael Jodar 6–1, 6–2 in the first round of the ATP 250 Dallas event on hard court, confirming his status as pre-match favourite with odds of 1.74 to Jodar's 2.05. The Canadian's dominant performance saw him secure both sets with relative ease, breaking serve multiple times to control the match from the outset. Shapovalov's clinical display suggests strong form heading into the tournament, while Jodar's heavy defeat indicates he struggled to compete at the required level. The result keeps Shapovalov on track in Dallas.