Aryna Sabalenka needed one hour and 21 minutes to overcome the Japanese player, ranked 111th, in her debut match at the Canadian event on Tuesday. The world number one’s victory initiates her defense of her top ranking position in the WTA hierarchy.

The Belarusian is seeking her first title in Canada, according to TenisBrasil. The portal also noted that the match marks her return to competition following her Wimbledon campaign.

Moyuka Uchijima was unable to trouble the top-ranked player, falling in straight sets in the second-round encounter. The WTA distributed match highlights.