Iga Świątek defeated Rebecca Sramkova 6–0, 6–2 in the first round of the Australian Open on hard court on 16 January 2025, confirming her status as the overwhelming pre-match favourite with odds of 1.05 to Sramkova's 16.29. The Polish world number one delivered a dominant performance, dropping only two games across two sets against the Slovak opponent. Świątek's control throughout the match underscored the significant disparity in ranking and experience between the pair. The comprehensive victory represents a routine opening to her campaign at Melbourne Park and maintains her pursuit of major titles.