Kaja Juvan defeated Selena Janicijevic 7–5, 6–1 in the first round of the Australian Open on hard court, confirming her status as the pre-match favourite with odds of 1.41. Juvan controlled the match throughout, though the opening set proved competitive before she secured it at 7–5. The second set saw a significant shift in momentum, with Juvan dominating to claim it 6–1 and advance decisively. The comfortable victory in the second frame underscored her superiority on the day, moving her into the next round of the year's opening Grand Slam.