Jannik Sinner defeated Nicolas Jarry in the first round of the Australian Open on hard court, winning 7–6, 7–6, 6–1. As the overwhelming favourite with odds of 1.02, Sinner delivered the expected result against Jarry, who entered at 29.95. The Italian top seed controlled the opening two sets through tiebreaks before dominating the third to secure a straightforward passage into the second round. This comfortable victory maintains Sinner's momentum at the year's opening Grand Slam.