2026 Australian Open: Rybakina vs. Gracheva Match Prediction and Odds
Elena Rybakina, ranked fifth in the world, will face Varvara Gracheva, currently 77th, in the Australian Open’s Round of 64. Scheduled for January 22, this match represents a significant challenge for Gracheva, who is considered the underdog. Rybakina is heavily favored with odds of -2500, while Gracheva’s odds stand at +900.
Match Details
- Tournament: Australian Open
- Round: Round of 64
- Date: January 22, 2026
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Fubo
- Court Surface: Hard
Match Prediction
According to the latest odds, Rybakina has a strong probability of 96.2% to win. This prediction is based on her impressive performance and statistics over the past year.
Rybakina’s Recent Performance
Over the last twelve months, Rybakina has recorded a 36-12 win-loss record on hard courts. She has secured two tournament titles and exhibits excellent stats:
- Service Games Won: 80.9%
- Return Games Won: 33.1%
- Break Points Converted: 44.3% (171 out of 386)
Rybakina’s performance fell short in her last event at the Brisbane International on January 8, where she lost in the quarterfinals to Karolina Muchova, ranked 20th.
Gracheva’s Recent Performance
Varvara Gracheva, 25 years old, is still searching for her first hard court title this year. With a 19-15 record on hard courts in the past year, her statistics are as follows:
- Winning Percentage in Service Games: 62.6%
- Winning Percentage in Return Games: 39.2%
- Break Points Converted: 45.2% (140 out of 310)
In her previous outing at the Hobart International on January 12, Gracheva was eliminated in the Round of 32 by Rebecca Sramkova, ranked 72nd.
As the match approaches, fans and analysts alike anticipate an exciting contest between Rybakina and Gracheva, with the odds heavily favoring the higher-ranked player.
