Yue Yuan defeated pre-match favourite Kimberly Birrell 6–4, 6–3 in the round of 16 at the WTA 250 event in 's Hertogenbosch on grass, an upset that defied the betting odds which favoured Birrell at 1.60 to Yuan's 2.48. Yuan's decisive victory across both sets demonstrated control on the grass surface, securing her passage to the quarter-finals with a commanding performance. The result marks a significant scalp for Yuan, who outplayed the seeded Australian to advance deeper into the tournament.