Overview
- Emma Raducanu beat Greet Minnen 6-0, 6-4 in the opening round in Cluj-Napoca, her first win since parting with coach Francisco Roig.
- By reaching the second round, Raducanu secures at least 30 ranking points, moving her to No. 28 in the live standings.
- She is scheduled to meet world No. 97 Kaja Juvan in the second round on Wednesday, their first career meeting at tour level.
- Juvan advanced by defeating Romanian wildcard Elena Ruxandra Bertea 6-3, 6-4 and has rebuilt her ranking after significant personal and health setbacks.
- Raducanu split with Roig following her Australian Open loss to Anastasia Potapova, with on-site assistance in Cluj reported from former British pro Alexis Canter.