Beatriz Haddad Maia defeated Alina Korneeva 6–1, 6–2 in the first round of the Australian Open on hard court on 17 January 2024, confirming her status as pre-match favourite with odds of 1.4 to Korneeva's 3.2. The Brazilian's dominance was evident from the opening set, which she secured with a single break, before extending her control in the second to advance with minimal resistance. Haddad Maia's commanding performance underlined her positioning as a seeded player capable of navigating the early rounds of a Grand Slam without significant threat. The result sends her into the second round with momentum intact.