Hugo Gaston defeated Thijs Boogaard 6–3, 6–3 in the first qualifying round of the ATP 250 Rotterdam event on hard court. The French player's controlled performance secured a straightforward two-set victory, with both sets following an identical scoreline. Gaston advanced through qualifying to move closer to the main draw, while Boogaard's tournament ended at the qualifying stage. The result extends Gaston's early-season momentum as he pursues main-draw entry at one of the ATP's established February fixtures.