Victoria Azarenka defeated Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6–2, 6–2 in the first round of the WTA 1000 Toronto event on hard court on 6 August 2024. As the pre-match favourite at odds of 1.38, Azarenka delivered a commanding performance to justify her status, dispatching the Russian opponent with clinical efficiency. Pavlyuchenkova, positioned as the underdog at 3.26, offered little resistance across the two sets. The decisive victory underscores Azarenka's current form on hard courts and sets up a favourable platform for her progression through the Canadian draw.