Oceane Dodin defeated Clara Burel 6–2, 6–4 in the first round of the Australian Open on hard court on 19 January 2024, producing an upset victory against the pre-match favourite. Burel entered with odds of 1.35, marking her as the expected winner, whilst Dodin was priced at 3.5, yet the latter controlled the match from the outset to advance decisively. The dominant scoreline reflected Dodin's superior performance across both sets, with the French player securing a place in the second round. This result represents a significant scalp for Dodin early in the season and suggests momentum heading into the next phase of the tournament.