Madison Brengle defeated Julia Grabher 7–6, 6–2 in the first round of the WTA 250 event in Linz on hard court, a result that confirmed pre-match expectations with Brengle the favourite at 1.51 odds. The American edged a competitive opening set via tiebreak before asserting control in the second to secure her place in the round of 16. Grabher, competing at 2.74 odds, managed to push Brengle through the first set but could not sustain the momentum as her opponent's superior consistency prevailed. The victory advances Brengle's campaign at the Austrian tournament.