Coco Gauff defeated Anna Karolina Schmiedlova 6–3, 6–0 in the first round of the Australian Open on hard court on 14 January 2024, confirming her status as the overwhelming pre-match favourite with odds of 1.02. Schmiedlova, a 25.47 outsider, offered minimal resistance as the American dominated both sets, losing only three games across the match. The comprehensive nature of the victory underscored Gauff's positioning as a leading contender at the year's opening Grand Slam, with the clinical performance suggesting she entered the tournament in sharp form.