Madison Keys defeated Oleksandra Oliynykova 7–6, 6–1 in the first round of the Australian Open on hard court, confirming her status as the heavy pre-match favourite with odds of 1.03. The American secured a competitive opening set via tiebreak before dominating the second to advance comfortably. Keys's decisive victory in the second set demonstrated control when it mattered, allowing her to progress without extended physical demand in the opening round. The result positions her favourably in her pursuit of a deep run at Melbourne.