Linda Nosková defeated Maya Joint 6–4, 6–0 in the first round of the WTA 1000 event in Doha on hard court, confirming her status as pre-match favourite with odds of 1.41 to Joint's 2.8. The Czech player dominated the second set entirely, dropping only four games across the match to secure a commanding victory. Nosková's decisive performance suggests strong form heading into the tournament's deeper rounds.