Alex De Minaur defeated Frances Tiafoe 6–3, 6–4, 7–5 in the second round of the Australian Open on hard court, confirming his status as the pre-match favourite with odds of 1.17 to Tiafoe's 4.8. De Minaur controlled the opening two sets with consistent serving and baseline discipline, breaking Tiafoe's serve at key moments to establish commanding leads. The third set proved more competitive, with Tiafoe mounting resistance and forcing De Minaur to consolidate his advantage before closing out the match in straight sets. The result reflects De Minaur's current form and court comfort at Melbourne Park, while Tiafoe's exit marks an early departure from the tournament.