Elena Rybakina defeated Yulia Putintseva 6–3, 6–3 at the Miami Masters 1000 on hard court in the first round, confirming her status as the pre-match favourite with odds of 1.11 to Putintseva's 6.38. Rybakina's dominant performance saw her advance without significant resistance, controlling both sets with consistent play. The Kazakhstani top seed's clinical display underscored her positioning as a leading contender in Miami, whilst Putintseva's defeat marked an early exit from the tournament. Rybakina's convincing victory maintains her momentum heading into the latter stages of the competition.