Overview
- Third seed Alexander Zverev beat Gabriel Diallo 6-7(1), 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 to reach the second round on Rod Laver Arena.
- British qualifier Arthur Fery upset No. 20 seed Flavio Cobolli 7-6(1), 6-4, 6-1 to deliver the first notable men's result of the tournament.
- Organizers halted walk-up ground-pass sales within an hour of play starting, citing strong demand, as long queues formed and security presence increased following last month’s Sydney Bondi shooting.
- World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz begins his night-session opener against Adam Walton as he chases a first Melbourne title to complete the career Grand Slam.
- Defending champion Jannik Sinner opens against Hugo Gaston, and former Wimbledon winner Marketa Vondrousova withdrew with a shoulder injury, with lucky loser Taylor Townsend entering the draw.