Anna Karolina Schmiedlova defeated Marie Bouzkova 6–4, 6–2 in the first round of the WTA 250 event in Monterrey on hard court on 27 February 2023, delivering a significant upset against the pre-match favourite. Bouzkova entered as the clear betting favourite at 1.17 odds, while Schmiedlova was priced at 5.84, yet the Slovak player dominated the encounter to advance comfortably. Schmiedlova's straightforward victory in both sets suggests strong form heading into the tournament and marks an important scalp against a higher-ranked opponent.