Petra Kvitova defeated Elizabeth Mandlik 6–1, 7–5 in the first round of the Indian Wells Masters 1000 on hard court on 10 March 2023, confirming her status as heavy pre-match favourite at odds of 1.13. The Czech left-hander dominated the opening set with a commanding performance, breaking serve multiple times to secure a swift 6–1 victory. Mandlik mounted greater resistance in the second set, pushing Kvitova to 7–5 before succumbing after a competitive contest. The comfortable victory underscores Kvitova's continued form at the California hard-court event and her readiness for the tournament's deeper rounds.