Overview
- World No. 6 Jasmine Paolini defeated Eva Lys 6-2, 6-1 in just over an hour, showcasing her strong form on indoor clay.
- Emma Navarro, seeded No. 7, made an impressive Stuttgart debut by defeating Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-3, 6-0 without dropping serve.
- Paolini will face German wild card Jule Niemeier in the second round, her second consecutive match against a home player.
- Navarro is set to meet 2017 Roland Garros champion Jelena Ostapenko, who advanced following Dayana Yastremska's retirement due to illness.
- The Stuttgart WTA 500 event serves as a key lead-up to the European clay-court season, with top seeds building momentum.