Overview
- Two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner advanced when Hugo Gaston retired trailing 6-2, 6-1, earning a second-round meeting with Australia’s James Duckworth.
- Defending women’s champion Madison Keys overcame a 0-4 deficit and two set points to defeat Oleksandra Oliynykova 7-6(6), 6-1.
- Naomi Osaka made a striking, self-designed entrance before edging Antonia Ruzic 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 to reach round two.
- Gael Monfils exited in four sets to Dane Sweeny and received an on-court presentation during an emotional farewell.
- Novak Djokovic opened with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 win over Pedro Martinez, marking his 100th Australian Open match victory.