Munar vs. Svrcina: 2026 Australian Open First-Round Preview & Prediction
In the first round of the 2026 Australian Open, Jaume Munar will take on Dalibor Svrcina. This match will unfold at Melbourne Park, Australia, on outdoor hard courts.
Match Details
- Date: January 2026
- Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia
- Surface: Outdoor hard
How to Watch
Viewers can watch the match live on various platforms:
- UK: TNT Sports / discovery+
- USA: ESPN / ESPN+ & Tennis Channel
Player Profiles
Jaume Munar
Jaume Munar arrives at the Australian Open with renewed confidence. He began the year unfavorably, facing two early losses in the United Cup. However, he nearly upset Taylor Fritz, holding a match point in that encounter.
In Adelaide, Munar rebounded impressively, winning his first two matches and reaching the quarter-finals. His only defeat came at the hands of the eventual champion, Tomas Machac. A win over Svrcina could significantly improve Munar’s chances to break into the ATP top 30.
Dalibor Svrcina
Dalibor Svrcina opened his season in Auckland but faced disappointment with an early exit in the first qualifying round against Hamad Medjedovic. Nonetheless, he gained attention last autumn by reaching his first ATP quarter-final at the Hangzhou Open.
This match against Munar also serves as a rematch of their encounter from three years ago at the same stage of the Australian Open, where Svrcina won as a qualifier. That victory remains his only win at a Grand Slam event.
Match Prediction
Considering Munar’s recent improvements and Svrcina’s setbacks, many analysts favor Munar to win. Predictions suggest a potential straight-set victory, possibly 3-0.
This matchup promises to be an exciting beginning to the Australian Open campaign for both players.
