2026 Australian Open: Mochizuki vs. Tsitsipas Prediction, Odds & Preview
In the first round of the 2026 Australian Open, Stefanos Tsitsipas faces off against Shintaro Mochizuki. This matchup features the 33rd ranked Tsitsipas, who is a significant favorite, against the 112th ranked Mochizuki.
Matchup Overview: Mochizuki vs. Tsitsipas
The match is scheduled for Sunday, January 18, and will be broadcasted live on ESPN+.
Match Details
- Tournament: Australian Open
- Round: Round of 128
- Date: January 18, 2026
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Fubo
- Court Surface: Hard
Betting Odds
As of the latest updates, the odds favor Tsitsipas at -649, whereas Mochizuki is positioned as the underdog with odds of +425.
Player Performance Insights
Shintaro Mochizuki
- Ranking: No. 112
- Hard Court Record: 10 wins, 9 losses in the past year
- Serving Success: 68.8% of serves won
- Return Game Success: 29.5% of returns won
- Break Points Converted: 39.4% (61 out of 155)
Mochizuki’s last appearance was at the ASB Classic, where he was eliminated by Juan Manuel Cerundolo with a score of 4-6, 7-6, 2-6.
Stefanos Tsitsipas
- Ranking: No. 33
- Hard Court Record: 12 wins, 9 losses in the past year
- Tournament Wins: 1 on hard courts
- Service Game Success: 80.7% (226 out of 280)
- Return Game Success: 22.3% (61 out of 274)
- Break Points Won: 47 out of 147 (32.0%)
Tsitsipas recently competed in the Great Ocean Road Open, where he lost to Aleksandar Vukic in straight sets (6-7, 6-7).
Prediction and Outlook
Considering the current statistics and performance, Mochizuki has an implied probability of winning at 86.6%. However, given Tsitsipas’ experience and stronger ranking, he is expected to have an advantage in this matchup.
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