The first round of the Caldas da Rainha Ladies Open will pit Russia’s Anastasia Gasanova against Portugal’s Matilde Jorge at 11:15 AM EDT on Cm Caldas Da Rainha Court 1. The match opens the WTA event in Caldas da Rainha, offering Jorge a home‑court advantage in front of a local crowd. With the tournament’s main draw on the line, the early‑round stakes demand that both players seize the first set and set the rhythm for the day. The fixed court and timing leave little room for error, making this opening match a true test of nerves and readiness.