Karolína Muchová defeated Bernarda Pera 6–1, 6–4 in the first round of the WTA 1000 event in Dubai on hard court, confirming her status as the pre-match favourite at odds of 1.33 to Pera's 3.56. The Czech player dominated the opening set, breaking serve multiple times to establish commanding control before closing out the second set with similar efficiency. Muchová's performance reflected her seeding advantage and superior ranking, though Pera offered limited resistance across the two hours. The victory sends Muchová through to the second round as she continues her campaign in the Emirates.