ATP Australian Open 1/32-Finals
Kopriva – Fritz: 22.01.2026 08:30 CEST
H2H: first meeting
Vit Kopriva has won three of his last five matches. This week in Melbourne, Kopriva outlasted Struff in five tight sets. After trailing 1-2, he only dropped four games in the fourth and fifth sets. Last season, the Czech lost to Gojo in the second qualifying round.
Taylor Fritz has lost three of his last five matches. So far this season, Fritz has only played in the United Cup. Fritz won against Royer in four sets in the opening round this week at the Australian Open. Last season in Melbourne, Fritz lost to Monfils in four sets in the third round. He has never made it past the quarterfinals here.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Fritz is the favourite in this matchup, and we agree. Kopriva has no weapons for the American. Fritz struggled at the beginning of the match against Royer, but once he adapted to the surface, Fritz dominated. We expect him to win easily tomorrow.
That being said, Fritz covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Taylor Fritz -7.5 games handicap @1.91 @bet365
Duckworth – Sinner: 22.01.2026 09:00 CEST
H2H: 1-2
James Duckworth has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Adelaide, Duckworth lost to Machac in straight sets. This week in Melbourne, the Australian outlasted Prizmic in five sets. Last season in Melbourne, Duckworth lost to Carballes Baena in the second round in straight sets. He has never made it past the second round here.
Jannik Sinner has won four of his last five matches. Gaston retired in the opening round match against Sinner after being 0-2 down. The Italian is a back-to-back Australian Open champion, winning consecutive titles in 2024 and 2025. Last season, Sinner defeated Zverev in the final in straight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Sinner is the favourite in this matchup, and we agree. Duckworth has nothing more left in his tank. Sinner is the biggest favourite this season at the Australian Open. We expect him to dominate in this matchup and cover the games handicap.
That being said, Sinner covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Jannik Sinner -10.5 games handicap @2.10 @bet365
Munar – Ruud: 22.01.2026 10:30 CEST
H2H: 1-6
Jaume Munar has won three of his last five matches. This week in Melbourne, the Spaniard defeated Svrcina in five tight sets after spending almost five hours on the court.
Casper Ruud has lost three of his last five matches. This week at the Australian Open, the Norwegian demolished Bellucci in straight sets. He offered and saved only one breakpoint.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Ruud is the slight favourite in this matchup, but we disagree. His wife is in labour, and he could leave at any time. On the other hand, Munar had decent success last season on fast courts. We expect Munar to keep this match tight.
That being said, Munar covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Jaume Munar +3.5 games handicap @1.91 @bet365
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