Karolína Muchová defeated Alycia Parks 4–6, 6–4, 6–4 in the first round of the Australian Open on hard court. Muchová, the clear pre-match favourite at 1.09 odds, recovered from dropping the opening set to secure the upset-free victory, winning the final two sets with consistent play. Parks, listed at 7.23 odds, competed well in the first set but could not maintain that level as Muchová found her rhythm. The Czech player's composure in the middle stages proved decisive, particularly in the second and third sets where she broke serve at crucial moments. Muchová's comeback from a set down sets up a second-round encounter with a stronger position on the board.