The first round match against Canadian Leila Fernández ended in a defeat for Samsonova with a score of 5:7, 6:7 (4:7). Fernandez, ranked 38th in the world, beat Samsonova in 2 hours and 12 minutes of play. During this meeting, Samsonova made three serves, committed five double faults and used two break points out of eight. Fernandez had an ace, five double faults and converted three out of six possible break points.
- Kasatkina and Rybakina improved their positions in the WTA rankings
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