Overview
- Olga Danilovic defeated Williams 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-4 in the first round in Melbourne.
- Williams led 4-0 in the deciding set before Danilovic rallied to win.
- The match marked Williams as the oldest competitor in Australian Open history in the Open era.
- Williams entered the main draw on a wild card while ranked No. 576 against Danilovic, who is around No. 69.
- The former world No. 1 and multiple Grand Slam champion has played only sporadically in recent years and lost both warm-up events.