Cadence Brace defeated Kaja Juvan 7-5, 6-3 in the first round of the WTA 250 Granby tournament on hard court. The result constituted a significant upset, as Juvan entered as the clear favourite with odds of 1.13, whilst Brace was priced at 6.97. Brace's composed performance across both sets demonstrated strong control of the match, breaking down Juvan's resistance progressively through the opening set before accelerating in the second. The American's victory marks a notable scalp at this stage and suggests improved form heading into the tournament's later rounds.