Marta Kostyuk defeated Zeynep Sonmez 6–3, 6–3 in the first round of the WTA 1000 event in Doha on hard court. As the clear pre-match favourite at 1.35 odds, Kostyuk delivered an expected performance, controlling the match with consistent play across both sets. Sonmez, despite entering at 3.41 odds, was unable to mount a sustained challenge against her higher-ranked opponent. The Ukrainian's straightforward victory suggests solid form heading into the tournament's later stages.