Mirra Andreeva defeated Antonia Ruzic 6–1, 6–0 at the Rome Masters (WTA 1000) on clay in the first round on 7 May 2026, confirming her status as the overwhelming pre-match favourite with odds of 1.07 to Ruzic's 7.92. The Serbian qualifier offered minimal resistance, conceding the opening set in just 25 minutes before being shut out entirely in the second, a dominant performance that underscored the gulf in class between the two players. Andreeva's comprehensive victory, achieved without dropping a single game in the second set, demonstrates her current form on the red clay and readiness for the tournament's deeper rounds.