Cameron Norrie defeated Roberto Bautista Agut 7–6, 6–1 in the first round of the Rotterdam ATP 250 on hard court, confirming his status as the pre-match favourite with odds of 1.27 to Bautista Agut's 3.7. The British player controlled the contest throughout, taking a competitive opening set in a tiebreak before dominating the second to secure a convincing victory. Norrie's commanding performance demonstrates solid form early in the tournament and should position him well for the subsequent rounds in Rotterdam.