Magda Linette defeated Magdalena Frech 7–5, 5–7, 6–4 in the first round of the WTA 1000 event in Doha on hard court, claiming a minor upset against the pre-match favourite. Despite Frech's slight odds advantage heading into the contest, Linette secured the opening set before Frech levelled by taking the second in a competitive tiebreak. The Polish player regrouped in the decider, breaking through in the third set to advance. The victory marks a solid start for Linette at the Qatar event, while Frech's loss represents a setback in her early-season campaign.