Magda Linette defeated Varvara Gracheva 2–6, 6–2, 6–0 in the first round of the Miami Masters on hard court. As the pre-match favourite with odds of 1.76, Linette's victory followed expectations, though the manner of her comeback was decisive. After losing the opening set, Linette reasserted control in the second, then delivered a commanding shutout in the third to progress without dropping another game. The turnaround suggests improved rhythm and court positioning as the tournament progressed into its opening round. Linette advances to face the next challenger, while the result underscores her status as a seeded player capable of managing momentum shifts on the WTA circuit.