2026 Australian Open: Shang vs. Bautista Agut Preview and Predictions
The upcoming match at the 2026 Australian Open features Juncheng Shang facing off against Roberto Bautista Agut in the Round of 128. Shang, currently ranked No. 311 in the world, is the predicted favorite against Bautista Agut, who holds the No. 90 ranking.
Match Details
- Tournament: Australian Open
- Round: Round of 128
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- TV Channel: ESPN+000
- Live Stream: Fubo
- Court Surface: Hard
Odds and Predictions
Shang is assigned -325 odds, while Bautista Agut is facing +240 odds. This indicates that the betting markets favor Shang to win, giving him a 76.5% likelihood of victory according to the implied probability.
Betting Odds
| Player | Match Odds | Tournament Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Juncheng Shang | -325 | +30000 |
| Roberto Bautista Agut | +240 | +50000 |
Player Performance Stats
Juncheng Shang
- Record on hard courts over the past year: 5 wins, 7 losses
- Winning percentage in service games: 79.7%
- Break-point conversion rate: 38% (27 out of 71)
- Last tournament outcome: Defeated by Alexander Bublik (1-6, 6-7) in the quarterfinals of the BANK OF CHINA HONG KONG TENNIS OPEN on January 9.
Roberto Bautista Agut
- Record on hard courts over the past year: 4 wins, 9 losses
- Winning percentage in service games: 71.5%
- Winning percentage in return games: 19.7%
- Break-point conversion rate: 29.1% (25 out of 86)
- Last tournament outcome: Defeated by Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (3-6, 6-7) in the Round of 32 of the ASB Classic on January 12.
This matchup between Juncheng Shang and Roberto Bautista Agut promises to be an exciting contest, with betting odds favoring Shang as a powerful contender in the 2026 Australian Open.
