Mirra Andreeva defeated Olivia Gadecki 4–6, 6–1, 6–2 in the first round of the WTA 250 Brisbane tournament on hard court on 7 January 2026, confirming her status as the pre-match favourite with odds of 1.21. Gadecki, at 4.95 odds, took the opening set before Andreeva reasserted control, winning the second set 6–1 and closing out the match with a commanding 6–2 third set. The Russian teenager's recovery after dropping the first set demonstrates composure and adaptability on the Brisbane hard courts. Andreeva's progression to the second round maintains her momentum in the early season campaign.