Victoria Mboko defeated Sofia Kenin 6–2, 6–3 in the first round of the WTA Montreal Masters 1000 on hard court, confirming her status as pre-match favourite with odds of 1.62 to Kenin's 2.43. Mboko's dominant performance saw her secure both sets with relative comfort, breaking down Kenin's resistance in straight sets. The Canadian's clinical display suggests she entered the tournament in sharp form, dispatching a former top-ten player with considerable efficiency. Mboko's progression to the second round strengthens her positioning in the Canadian summer swing.