The Spaniard, among the favourites to challenge for the title, eased past Estonian Kontaveit 6-0 6-4 in just an hour on Rod Laver Arena.
Muguruza shows class in opening win at Aus Open
Garbine Muguruza crushed Anett Kontaveit in a clinical display at the Australian Open on Tuesday.
Muguruza took little time to settle in the first-round cash, her flying start and power immediately putting Kontaveit on the back foot.
She clinched the first set in 23 minutes with a delicate backhand volley, having enjoyed plenty of success at the net.
Muguruza won seven of eight points at the net in the first set, while she approached less in the second.
In the end, the class difference was evident despite Kontaveit at least providing a bigger test in the second set.
STATISTICAL BREAKDOWN
Muguruza [3] bt Kontaveit 6-0 6-4
ACES
Muguruza - 3
Kontaveit - 2
WINNERS/UNFORCED ERRORS
Muguruza - 22/10
Kontaveit - 18/26
BREAK POINTS WON
Muguruza - 4/7
Kontaveit - 0/0
FIRST SERVE PERCENTAGE
Muguruza - 55
Kontaveit - 58
PERCENTAGE OF POINTS WON ON FIRST/SECOND SERVE
Muguruza - 91/58
Kontaveit - 62/33
TOTAL POINTS
Muguruza - 57
Kontaveit - 35
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