Veronika Kudermetova defeated Olga Danilovic 6–4, 6–2 in the first round of the WTA 1000 event in Montreal on hard court, confirming her status as pre-match favourite. Kudermetova's victory was straightforward, with the Russian player controlling the match and breaking down her Serbian opponent's resistance across both sets. Danilovic, despite competing in a Masters 1000 event, could not sustain the intensity required to trouble the higher-ranked Kudermetova, who moved through the opening round with efficiency. The result extends Kudermetova's winning momentum heading into the second round, where she will face a fresh opponent in the Canadian tournament's main draw.