Camila Giorgi defeated Anna Karolina Schmiedlova 6–4, 6–3 in the first round of the Australian Open on hard court on 19 January 2023, confirming her status as the clear pre-match favourite. Giorgi's victory was decisive, breaking serve consistently to control both sets and advance without significant resistance. The Italian's superior court positioning and aggression proved too much for Schmiedlova, who struggled to establish rhythm throughout the encounter. Giorgi's composed performance sets up a second-round encounter against a qualifier or lower-ranked opponent.