Elena Rybakina defeated Kaja Juvan 6–2, 6–1 in the first round of the Australian Open on hard court, a result that followed the pre-match odds with Rybakina installed as the heavy favourite at 1.18. The Kazakhstani player's dominance was evident from the outset, conceding just three games across two sets against the Slovenian qualifier. Juvan, who entered at 5.36 odds, offered minimal resistance in what proved a straightforward progression for Rybakina into the second round. The lopsided scoreline underscored the gulf in class between the seeded contender and her unseeded opponent on the Melbourne hard courts. Rybakina's commanding display suggests she entered the tournament in sharp form heading into the later stages.