In the upcoming Australian Open Round of 128, two players with contrasting rankings are set to face off. No. 110 Gael Monfils will compete against No. 182 Dane Sweeny. This match takes place on Sunday, January 18, with spectators able to catch it live on ESPN+.
Match Preview: Sweeny vs. Monfils
- Tournament: Australian Open
- Round: Round of 128
- Date: Sunday, January 18
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Court Surface: Hard
Current Odds
According to BetMGM Sportsbook, the odds favor Monfils to win, with a line of -160. On the other hand, Sweeny holds odds of +125. This indicates a solid chance for Sweeny, with a 61.5% implied probability of winning.
Player Performance and Statistics
- Dane Sweeny:
- Current Ranking: No. 182
- Record over past 12 months on hard courts: 5-1
- Service game winning percentage: 75.4%
- Return game winning percentage: 40.0%
- Break points converted: 41.2% (21 of 51)
- Last match result: Lost to Reilly Opelka (3-6, 5-7) at the Brisbane International on January 5
- Gael Monfils:
- Current Ranking: No. 110
- Record over past year on hard courts: 6-9
- Service game winning percentage: 78.7%
- Return game winning percentage: 18.9%
- Break point win percentage: 33.0% (34 of 103)
- Last match result: Lost to Fabian Marozsan (7-5, 3-6, 4-6) at the ASB Classic on January 13
Conclusion
As the two players prepare for their matchup, fans can expect an engaging contest. While Monfils comes in with higher odds, Sweeny’s strong recent performance adds an element of surprise. Tune in on January 18 to see who advances to the Round of 64 at the Australian Open.
