Caroline Garcia defeated Laura Siegemund 1–6, 6–3, 6–3 in the first round of the Australian Open on hard court, confirming her status as the heavy pre-match favourite with odds of 1.08. After a sluggish opening set in which Garcia was broken decisively, she regained control to claim the next two sets with consistent play and improved service games. Siegemund, competing at 10.42 odds, could not sustain the momentum from her dominant first set and found herself unable to match Garcia's intensity as the match progressed. The comeback victory marks a solid continuation of Garcia's form heading into the tournament's later rounds.