This first‑round encounter at the SP Open will take place on Quadra 1 in São Paulo, Brazil. Carol Young Suh Lee of the United States will face Russia’s Anna Blinkova at 7:00 PM EDT, with both players looking to secure a spot in the main draw and gain momentum early in the tournament. Lee, a young American, will likely rely on a strong serve to keep points short, while Blinkova will aim to use her return game to disrupt Lee’s rhythm. With the match on a hard court, both will need to adapt quickly to the conditions and maintain composure under the pressure of a first‑round contest.