Australian Open 2026: Sabalenka vs. Rakotomanga Rajaonah – Prediction and Odds
Aryna Sabalenka, currently ranked No. 1 in women’s tennis, faces Tiantsoa Sarah Rakotomanga Rajaonah, ranked No. 118, in the Round of 128 at the Australian Open. Scheduled for Sunday, January 18, this match promises excitement as both players compete on hard court.
Match Details
- Tournament: Australian Open
- Round: Round of 128
- Date: Sunday, January 18
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Fubo
- Court Surface: Hard
Betting Odds
- Aryna Sabalenka: -10000
- Tiantsoa Sarah Rakotomanga Rajaonah: +3300
- Sabalenka’s Odds to Win Tournament: +180
- Rakotomanga Rajaonah’s Odds to Win Tournament: +50000
Performance Statistics
Aryna Sabalenka has had a stellar year on hard courts, winning three tournaments and sporting a 37-7 record. Her statistics include:
- 80.7% service games won
- 40.8% return games won
- Converted 168 of 341 break points (49.3%)
Sabalenka recently competed in the Brisbane International, defeating No. 26-ranked Marta Kostyuk in the final on January 11.
In contrast, Rakotomanga Rajaonah has a record of 7-5 on hard courts in the past year, with one tournament win. Her performance statistics reveal:
- 62.6% service games won (72-for-115)
- 36.8% return games won (42-for-114)
- Converted 41 of 87 break points (47.1%)
In her last match at the Hobart International on January 10, she lost to No. 92-ranked Julia Grabher, with a score of 3-6, 1-6.
Match Prediction
The odds heavily favor Sabalenka, giving her a 99.0% implied probability of winning the match. As the top seed, she brings experience and momentum, while Rakotomanga Rajaonah looks to overcome the odds in this challenging matchup.
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