Iva Jovic defeated Janice Tjen 6–0, 6–1 in the first round of the WTA 250 event in Hobart on hard court, confirming her status as pre-match favourite with odds of 1.63 to Tjen's 2.41. The Serbian player produced a dominant display, dropping just one game across two sets against her Australian opponent. Jovic's commanding performance in the opening round suggests she has arrived in Hobart with considerable momentum and confidence, positioning her favourably for deeper progression in the tournament.