Jasmine Paolini, the top seed, trails after the opening set to Tatjana Maria at Eastbourne.
The Italian athlete, a former 2024 Wimbledon finalist, is facing a tough challenge from the 2025 Queen's Club champion.
What happened?
Paolini took to the court to face Maria in the opening match of the day.
The crowd was eager to see the top seed in action, but Maria had other plans.
Paolini's serve was broken early in the set, giving Maria the upper hand.
Why it matters for Jasmine Paolini
A win for Paolini would have boosted her ranking, but a loss could see her drop down the seeds.
The Italian athlete has been in good form lately, but Maria's experience proved to be a challenge.
Paolini's ace count was low, and she struggled to find her rhythm.
What comes next?
The match is far from over, with Paolini still having a chance to turn it around.
But Maria's confidence is high after winning the first set, and she will look to serve out the match.
Paolini will need to break Maria's serve if she wants to get back into the match, as the crowd cheers her on.
The outcome of this match will be crucial for Paolini's Grand Slam preparations, with Wimbledon just around the corner.
And the pressure is on for the Italian athlete to perform well, with the seedings for the next tournament at stake.
But for now, Paolini must focus on the task at hand and try to win the next set, on June 24, 2024.
So the question on everyone's mind is: can Paolini turn it around and win the match?
The answer will have to wait, as the match continues, with Paolini trailing 1-0 in sets, as of 3:45 PM BST.