Jakub Menšík defeated Ethan Quinn 6–2, 7–6, 7–6 in the first round of the Australian Open on hard court on 24 January 2026, confirming his status as pre-match favourite at odds of 1.45 to Quinn's 2.69. Menšík's victory was methodical rather than dominant, with Quinn competing effectively in the second and third sets before losing both tiebreaks. The Czech player's consistency in closing out tight contests under pressure proved decisive, particularly in the final two sets where Quinn had opportunities to force a fourth set. This result maintains Menšík's momentum in the early stages of the tournament as he advances to the second round.