#Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Emma Raducanu's face lit up with excitement during her first-round press conference at the Australian Open when she learned her next opponent at Melbourne Park would be fellow WTA rising star Coco Gauff. The pair will meet Wednesday evening on Rod Laver Arena, and while it may only be for a place in the last 32 of the…

Both players to Win a Set, Tuesday 1am World number 29 Dimitrov faces Russian Karatsev, currently ranked number 52, in Round 1 of the Australian Open. They have faced each other 2 times, both last year with both players winning 1 each and both winning a set in those games. Both head into the open in inconsistent form and will be looking to progress…

Novak Djokovic is the odds on favorite for the men's title at the Australian Open this year and he will begin the tournament against Spain's Roberto Carballés Baena, seeking a record-equaling 22nd grand slam and 10th Australian title. Meanwhile, women's world No. 2 Ons Jabeur is in action in the match beforehand, as she aims to better the two grand…

ATP Tour veteran Richard Gasquet begins his Australian Open campaign against Ugo Humbert on day 2 of the tournament after winning an ATP title last week. We have predictions for every day 2 match at the tournament and complete coverage of the first Grand Slam of the season. Damian Kust: Cachin improved his hard-court game a lot last year, but this…

A place in the second round of the Australian Open is up for grabs as Juan Varillas takes on Alexander Zverev on Tuesday. The German player has had a slow start to his 2023 campaign, and he'll look to get back on course with a win today. On that note, which of these players will be left standing after this match? The odds in this article were…

The style clash of John Isner vs Adrian Mannario is an intriguing matchup on day 2 of the Australian Open. Our panelists offer their predictions for that match, and every day 2 match in Melbourne, with Last Word on Tennis providing complete tournament coverage. Damian Kust: Schwartzman got injured in his last match vs Brooksby and has suffered a…

An interesting fixture is on the cards as Claire Liu takes on Madison Brengle in the first round of the Australian Open. Although these players have faced off a couple of times, this will be their first meeting in a WTA level event. That said, which of these players will come out on top after this match? The odds in this article were correct at the…

It's time for the 10th meeting between John Isner and Adrian Mannarino. Who will come out on top here? Here are my top two tennis predictions today for this first-round battle:: These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing. The stage is set for a rather feisty opening round between Isner and Mannarino. Amazingly, this will be the…

Argentina's Diego Schwartzman takes on Ukrainian Oleksii Krutykh, a player ranked 162 places below him, in round one of the Australian Open on Tuesday. A victory for Krutykh would be a major upset and Schwartzman is expected to cruise through this test. These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing. This should be an excellent…

The Australian Open kicked off on Sunday evening without too many wild results. Most of the top seeds in both the men's and women's draws advanced without much struggle, including Americans Frances Tiafoe, Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff, and Sebastian Korda. Danielle Collins also advanced in a tighter affair, while 28th-seeded American Amanda Anisimova…

If it's action you're looking for, a loaded Day 2 in Melbourne is the place to be. The second day of the 2023 Australian Open is sure to be exciting, with players like Novak Djokovic, Ons Jabeur and Taylor Fritz taking the court. But there are 64 total singles matches being played, and that makes for some difficult decisions for bettors. Let us…

Ready to watch the 8th seed, Kasatkina in action at Melbourne Park? She takes on Gracheva in this interesting first-round battle. And I've found two red hot wagers that you can make: These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing. As of the most recent rankings update, Daria Kasatkina is back to her career-high ranking of number 8.…

Women's tennis is facing its first big litmus test of 2023-who has come out of the off-season ready to grab this year by the horns? Xiyu Wang and Karolina Pliskova face off on Tuesday in what will be another excellent test of which women has the best form heading into the new season. These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of…

This first-round match sees the 12th seed, Belinda Bencic, taking on the number 91 in the world, Viktoriya Tomova. Here are my top two betting tips prior to the match starting: These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing. The 2023 Australian Open is officially underway, and many first-round matches for the women's singles have…

The beauty of Grand Slam tennis is that every tournament without fail produces a few cracking first round matches. This year's Australian Open is no different, with former World No.6 Matteo Berrettini squaring off against three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray on Tuesday. These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing. With…

The Aussie will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery, with an estimated recovery time of 3-4 weeks. After reaching his first Grand Slam final last summer at Wimbledon, and following it up with a US Open quarterfinal run, expectations for Nick Kyrgios have been raised, and his appearance at his home major was greatly anticipated. But less than five…

Fixture: (7) Coco Gauff vs Emma Raducanu Date: 18 January 2023 Tournament: Australian Open 2023 Round: Second round (Round of 64) Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia Surface: Hard Prize Money: A$76500000 World No. 7 Coco Gauff and 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu are set to face off in an exciting second-round showdown at the…

Fixture: (15) Jannik Sinner vs Tomas Martin Etcheverry Date: 18 January 2023 Tournament: Australian Open 2023 Round: Second round (Round of 64) Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia Surface: Hard Prize Money: A$76500000 15th seed Jannik Sinner will take on World No. 79 Tomas Martin Etcheverry in the second round of the 2023 Australian Open on…

The first round of the Australian Open wraps up on Day 2. We get to see 32 women's matches across the grounds in Melbourne, in the more wide-open half of the draw. As always, we here at LWOT share our thoughts on all the matches with you. We split the day's matches between eight different articles. Our other articles feature Aryna Sabalenka vs…

In the world of tennis, the end of an era is gradually drawing near, as some of the sport's most renowned and prosperous tennis players announce their retirement. Roger Federer and Serena Williams put down their tennis rackets for the final time in 2022. Speculations are that 2023 might see another legend Rafael Nadal depart from the sport.…

World no. 70 Camila Giorgi of Italy will meet World no. 364 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia in the first round of the 2023 Australian Open on Tuesday, January 17. Get the live streaming options of this Camila Giorgi v Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova match along with its preview, head to head, and tips here. Looking to watch the 2023 Australian Open…

American and world No.7 Coco Gauff will meet British tennis player Emma Raducanu in the second round of the Australian Open. Gauff proceeded with ease on the first day of the Grand Slam, passing Czech Katerina Siniakova in straight sets on Rod Laver Arena. The 18-year-old defeated her opponent 6-1 6-4 and is looking to reach past her previous…

For the first time in their professional careers, Cameron Norrie and Luca Van Assche will square off in the first round of the Australian Open. They are expected to compete at the Kia Arena on Sunday at 11:30 p.m. ET. It will be exciting to see which of the two will prevail in this initial battle. Fixture: Cameron Norrie vs Luca Van Assche Date and…

In a match between two players ranked outside the top 180, Aussie wildcard Olivia Gadecki faces Russian qualifier Polina Kudermetova in the first round of the 2023 Australian Open on Monday, January 16. Get the live streaming options of this Olivia Gadecki v Polina Kudermetova match along with its preview, head to head, and tips here. Looking to…

The 2023 Australian Open begins with Day 1 of Main Draw play on Monday (Sunday evening in the United States). The day will see a whopping 32 women's matches, and-as always-we here at LastWordOnTennis will share our thoughts on all of them for you. Who do you think will win? Predicting this set of matches are Yesh Ginsburg, Shane Black, and Manuel…

Martina Navratilova predicts Novak Djokovic will pip Rafael Nadal to end the 2023 season as the leader in the all-time Grand Slam race in men's tennis. The Serb, who has so far never led the Slam race, could even improve his tally to 24 Major titles by the end of the year, believes Navratilova. After Nadal, Djokovic and their Big-3 rival Roger…

Australian Open 2023 Melbourne-Park (Melbourne) Round of 128 Surface: Hard 16.1.23, 12:30 Odds Bet Type Bookmaker Claim Bonus! Odds1,88 Bet TypeTotal Over 30 Bookmaker Bet Now! Marcos Giron and Daniil Medvedev are two of the most talented and accomplished players on the ATP Tour. Both players have had impressive careers and have shown a great deal…

These two dishes are sold at the pop-up shop "Hella Good", which is located at the premises of the Australian Open and cooperates with the well-known restaurant "Stalactites", which created the famous "Tsitsipas Souvlaki", which also had a charitable character. Speaking with reporters on Saturday 14 outside the Hella Good pop-up opposite Margaret…

It's time for the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the 2023 season. Defending champion Rafael Nadal will have a tough first round against youngster Jack Draper. You can check out here all the match information, including predictions and odds. If you're in the US, this tennis match will be livestreamed by fuboTV (free-trial). Rafael Nadal…

After winning the Australian Open on three straight occasions, Novak Djokovic missed the event in 2022, unable to defend his crown. The 2023 Australian Open begins on Monday, and Djokovic returns to the field with a chance to extend his all-time record of nine titles in the event. Djokovic is also a 21-time Grand Slam winner, and he can tie Rafael…

Fixture: Brandon Nakashima vs Mackenzie McDonald Date: January 16, 2023 Round: First round (Round of 128) Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia Surface: Outdoor Hardcourt Prize money: A$76500000 Match timing: Approx. (Jan 16) 12.30 pm local time, 7 am IST and 1.30 am GMT; (Jan 15) 8.30 pm ET Brandon Nakashima and Mackenzie McDonald will lock…

Llyod Harris has slipped up in the ATP rankings as he makes his way to the 2023 Australian Open. The 25-year-old South African reached as high as 31 in the ATP rankings in 2021, but constant injuries and bad form placed him way back in the standings. This will be his fifth appearance in the major, as his previous performances have been poor, except…

Tennis' No. 1 influencer, Rachel Stuhlmann, recently said that Holger Rune is her dark horse for the 2023 Australian Open. The American, though, thinks Novak Djokovic will likely end up as the champion. The year's first Grand Slam starts on Monday (16 January). Both Rune and Djokovic will open their respective campaign on Tuesday against Filip…

The 2023 Australian Open begins with Day 1 of Main Draw play on Monday (Sunday evening in the United States). The day will see a whopping 32 women's matches, and-as always-we here at LastWordOnTennis will share our thoughts on all of them for you. Who do you think will win? Predicting this set of matches are Yesh Ginsburg, Shane Black, and Manuel…

29th seed Sebastian Korda will open his account at Melbourne Park on Monday with a fixture against Cristian Garin. This First Round meeting will be just the second time that the two players have faced each other across the net. It could be a one-way contest. These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing. Korda is ranked 31st in the…

Rafael Nadal, who is currently ranked No.2 in the world, is arguably one of the greatest tennis players of all time. He is the only player in history to have the highest number of Grand Slams (22), ahead of his rivals, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. He has returned once again at the 2023 Australian Open, where he will try to notch his 23rd Grand…

Day One of the Australian Open sees plenty of high-quality tennis action go down in Melbourne. One of these matches will see home favourite Jason Kubler go up against young Argentinian star Sebastian Baez in what should be a tightly fought encounter. We look at the best bets to make on this clash with all the latest odds. These odds from Ladbrokes…

On BBC Radio Five Live's Australian Open preview show, it was revealed that Jack Draper's preference for another profession if he had not become a tennis player was to be a detective. Apart from making a refreshing change from being a professional in another sport (the usual choice of most athletes), it also testifies to Draper's meticulous, even…

On the eve of the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of 2023, tennis finds itself at a crossroads. In August, Serena Williams rocked the sports world when she announced she would retire following the 2022 U.S. Open. One month later, Roger Federer announced his retirement. It will be the first season without both of them since 1999. The absence…

Nick Kyrgios recently discussed his contribution to tennis and his massive fan base, which he thinks puts him in the same league as legends Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. For a long time, the Australian has been making headlines for his cocky brilliance as well as his controversial behavior. His wide range of antics include…

Third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas takes on world number 64 Quentin Halys in Round One of the Australian Open on Monday. Take a look at our Australian Open predictions: These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing. When the world number four takes on the world number 64, a one-sided match is expected. So it may prove to be, with…

All eyes are on Melbourne Park in Australia this week, as the Australian Open kicks off on Monday the 16 of January. In the women's draw, a potentially exciting clash between Coco Vendeweghe and Anhelina Kalinina will take place on the first day. We look at the best bets to make on this match. These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of…

It's time for the 2023 Australian Open which is the first grand slam of the calendar year. It sets the tone for the year for most of the professional tennis players in action and this year, the Australian Open 2023 dates have been fixed for 16-29 January 2023. If you're interested in knowing the 2023 Aus Open seeds, check them out here. The players…

Scroll down as we look for upsets, and examine who (or what) might stop Djokovic in his quest A year ago, just as the 2022 Australian Open was starting, Novak Djokovic was on a plane out of Australia, after he was deported because of visa issues. That deportation could have come with a three-year ban but the Australian government waived it and the…

Emma Raducanu begins her 2023 Australian Open campaign against German Tamara Korpatsch in what, on paper at least, should be a straightforward match for the former US Open champion. With excitement building, we've put together some tennis betting predictions for those who are looking to have a flutter on the game. These odds from Ladbrokes were…

While tennis season has officially started already, the 2023 Australian Open is the unofficial kickoff as the sport's first Grand Slam tournament of the year. The top players have arrived in Melbourne with the hopes of starting their season off with a bang, and the tournament kicks off at 7pm ET Sunday, so who should you be betting on? Novak…

Ons Jabeur's husband Karim Kamoun going all out to help the Tunisian achieve her dreams has caught the attention of many fans and tennis players, including Jabeur's colleague on tour Daria Saville. Netflix released the first five episodes of its ten-episode tennis docuseries "Break Point" on January 13. The series mainly emphasizes the lives of…

Day 1 of the Australian Open serves up a smorgasbord of matchups spanning the men's and women's games. As ever, Bookies.com is on top of the scene, bringing you daily predictions and picks from Down Under. So, without too much fuss, let's take a deep dive into the day's slate and spot the value bets along with the best in the market. American…

World no. 132, Hugo Dellien of Bolivia, will take on Enzo Couacaud of France, the world no. 190, in the first round of the 2023 Australian Open on Tuesday, January 17. Get the live streaming options of this Hugo Dellien v Enzo Couacaud match along with its preview, head-to-head, and tips here. Looking to watch the 2023 Australian Open live…

The first grand slam of the new tennis season gets underway on January 16 in Melbourne and the 2023 Australian Open is set to provide no end of intriguing storylines. Chief among them is the return of Novak Djokovic one year from his deportation debacle, as the Serb looks to match Rafael Nadal's record of 22 grand slam titles. Djokovic's…