Australian Open 2026: Tien vs. Shevchenko Match Preview and Odds
In the upcoming Round of 64 at the Australian Open, Learner Tien will face Alexander Shevchenko. The match is set for Tuesday, January 20. Tien, currently ranked No. 29, enters as the favorite against Shevchenko, who holds the No. 97 ranking.
Tien vs. Shevchenko Match Odds
According to BetMGM Sportsbook, Tien’s moneyline odds are -474, while Shevchenko’s odds are at +333. This implies that Tien has an 82.6% chance of winning the match.
- Tien’s Odds: -474
- Shevchenko’s Odds: +333
Match Details
- Tournament: Australian Open
- Round: Round of 64
- Date: January 20
- TV Channel: ESPN+000
- Live Stream: Fubo
- Court Surface: Hard
Recent Performances
Over the past 12 months, Tien has played remarkably well on hard courts, achieving a record of 31 wins and 14 losses. He has also secured two titles during this period. His serve and return statistics show a 75.5% win rate on serve and a 31.7% win rate on return games. Additionally, he has successfully converted 43.7% of his break-point opportunities, totaling 136 out of 311.
In his recent match at the Brisbane International, Tien was eliminated in the Round of 16 by Alex Michelsen, with a score of 4-6, 2-6.
Conversely, Shevchenko’s performance on hard courts has been less favorable, posting a record of 10 wins and 13 losses over the same timeframe. His service winning percentage stands at 70.1%, having won 183 out of 261 service games. Shevchenko has a break-point conversion rate of 31.9%, successfully converting 37 out of 116 chances.
In his preceding tournament at the Great Ocean Road Open, Shevchenko faced Ugo Humbert in the quarterfinals but was defeated without winning a set, ending with a score of 0-6, 3-6.
Conclusion
The upcoming clash between Learner Tien and Alexander Shevchenko promises to be an exciting matchup at the Australian Open 2026. Fans and bettors alike will be watching closely as Tien aims to leverage his strong form against Shevchenko’s challenges on hard courts.
