Caroline Dolehide defeated Jule Niemeier 6–1, 6–0 in the first round of the WTA 250 event in Monterrey on hard court. The result represented a significant upset, with Niemeier entering as the pre-match favourite at odds of 1.58 compared to Dolehide's 2.52. Dolehide's dominant performance saw her lose just one game across two sets, a comprehensive display that underlined her superiority on the day. The American's clinical execution and control throughout the match proved decisive against an opponent expected to progress further in the tournament. The emphatic victory positions Dolehide well for the next round and suggests strong form heading into the competition's latter stages.