Katie Volynets defeated Linda Klimovicova 6–2, 6–1 at the WTA 250 event in Ostrava on hard court in the first round. The result constituted an upset, as Klimovicova entered as the pre-match favourite at odds of 1.8 to Volynets's 1.98. Volynets's dominant performance, securing the match in straight sets with a commanding scoreline, suggests she has found early-tournament form heading into the second round.