2026 Australian Open: Shapovalov vs. Cilic Match Prediction and Odds Preview
In the upcoming 2026 Australian Open, the matchup between Denis Shapovalov and Marin Cilic promises to be a captivating encounter. Scheduled for January 20, this Round of 64 match features Shapovalov, ranked No. 23, facing Cilic, ranked No. 70. The match will be aired on ESPN+.
Match Details
- Tournament: Australian Open
- Round: Round of 64
- Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Fubo
- Court Surface: Hard
Betting Odds and Predictions
Denis Shapovalov enters this match as the favorite, with odds of -145. This gives him an implied probability of 59.2% to win against Marin Cilic, who stands at +110 odds. These statistics have been updated as of January 19.
Recent Performance
- Denis Shapovalov:
- Record on hard courts in the past year: 21-12
- Tournament titles won: 2
- Winning percentage in service games: 75.0%
- Winning percentage in return games: 33.0%
- Break points won: 112 out of 227 (49.3%)
- Recent result: Lost to Raphael Collignon in Round of 32 at Brisbane International (4-6, 2-6).
- Marin Cilic:
- Record on hard courts in the past year: 9-9
- Winning percentage in service games: 81.4%
- Winning percentage in return games: 20.0%
- Break points won: 26 out of 77 (33.8%)
- Recent result: Lost to Nuno Borges in Round of 16 at BANK OF CHINA HONG KONG TENNIS OPEN (5-7, 3-6).
Conclusion
This match between Shapovalov and Cilic could significantly impact their standings in the tournament. As 2026 unfolds, fans and analysts will be keenly observing their performances, especially in the prestigious Australian Open.
