Mirra Andreeva defeated Viktorija Golubic 6–1, 4–6, 6–0 in the first round of the Rome Masters on clay on 9 May 2026, confirming her heavy pre-match odds as favourite. Andreeva dominated the opening set with a decisive 6–1 scoreline, but Golubic mounted a brief resistance in the second set, claiming it 6–4 to level the match. The Russian teenager reasserted control in the decider, shutting out her Swiss opponent 6–0 to secure a straightforward passage to the second round. The emphatic first and third sets underlined Andreeva's superiority on the surface, despite the competitive middle set. The victory extends her strong form on clay and positions her well for the remainder of the Rome campaign.