Anna Bondar defeated Bianca Andreescu 6–4, 7–6 in the first round of the Beijing Masters 1000 on hard court, pulling off an upset against the pre-match favourite. Andreescu entered as the odds-on favourite at 1.51, but Bondar's composed display—particularly her ability to secure the second set via tiebreak—proved decisive in a match that saw the Ukrainian edge out her Canadian opponent in both frames. The result marks a significant scalp for Bondar, who will carry momentum into the second round whilst Andreescu faces questions about her form on the hard-court swing.