Amanda Anisimova defeated Paula Badosa 6–4, 6–3 in the first round of the Doha WTA 1000 event on hard court, delivering an upset against the pre-match favourite. Badosa entered as the odds-on selection at 1.51, but Anisimova's superior court control and consistency proved decisive across both sets. The American's composed performance saw her convert the early break opportunities and maintain pressure throughout, limiting Badosa's opportunities to build momentum. The straight-sets victory marks a significant result for Anisimova, who will look to build on this form as she progresses through the draw at one of the tour's premier hard-court venues.