Jannik Sinner defeated Tristan Schoolkate 4–6, 6–4, 6–1, 6–3 in the first round of the Australian Open on hard court, confirming his position as the overwhelming pre-match favourite at odds of 1.01 to Schoolkate's 51.48. After dropping the opening set, Sinner regrouped to claim the next three sets in a display of controlled progression, with the Australian wildcard unable to sustain the competitive level he showed early in the match. The Italian world number one's recovery from the first-set deficit underscored his capacity to adjust tactically when initially troubled, a quality that has underpinned his ascent to the top of the rankings. Sinner advances to the second round with momentum intact.