Iga Świątek defeated Jule Niemeier 6–4, 7–5 in the first round of the Australian Open on hard court. As the heavy favourite with odds of 1.08, Świątek delivered an expected result against Niemeier, who entered at 10.55. The Polish world number one controlled the match across two sets, securing the opening set at 6–4 before closing out the second 7–5 to advance comfortably. Niemeier, ranked considerably lower, offered resistance in the second set but could not sustain the pressure required to upset the top seed. The victory underscores Świątek's status as a dominant force at the Australian Open and sets up a favourable path through the early rounds.