Victoria Mboko defeated Emerson Jones 6–4, 6–1 in the first round of the Australian Open on hard court, confirming her status as pre-match favourite with odds of 1.22 to Jones's 4.11. Mboko controlled the opening set, breaking serve to secure it at 6–4, then dominated the second set with a commanding 6–1 scoreline that underscored her superior positioning and consistency. The comprehensive nature of the victory, particularly the decisive second-set margin, suggests Mboko entered the tournament in sharp form and ready to progress through the early rounds.