Elise Mertens, currently ranked 21st, is poised to compete against Lanlana Tararudee, ranked 131st, in the Round of 128 at the 2026 Australian Open. This match is scheduled for Sunday, January 18. Leading up to this encounter, Mertens is favored to win with odds of -350, while Tararudee has odds of +260.
Mertens vs. Tararudee: Match Preview
The match will take place on hard courts, typical for the Australian Open. Mertens enters the tournament having secured one title on hard courts in the past year, holding a record of 17 wins and 12 losses. She has demonstrated solid performance statistics, including winning 73.9% of her service games and converting 42.3% of her break points.
Match Details
- Tournament: Australian Open
- Round: Round of 128
- Date: Sunday, January 18
- TV Channel: ESPN+268
- Live Stream: Fubo
- Court Surface: Hard
Odds and Predictions
According to the latest betting odds, Mertens has a 77.8% implied probability of winning the match. The respective odds for their performances are:
- Mertens’ odds to win match: -350
- Tararudee’s odds to win match: +260
- Mertens’ odds to win tournament: +1800
- Tararudee’s odds to win tournament: +20000
Recent Performance Metrics
Over the past 12 months, Mertens has participated in several high-level matches but faced challenges in her recent outing at the Kinoshita Group Japan Open, where she lost in the Round of 16. Tararudee has also shown perseverance, finishing her last tournament, the AO Asia-Pacific Wildcard Playoff, in the semifinals.
Tararudee holds a competitive record of 10 wins and 6 losses on hard courts in the previous year. She has been successful in 69.4% of her service games and has won 41.3% of her return games. Additionally, her performance in break points is notable as she has converted almost 50% of them.
As both players prepare for this compelling match, tennis enthusiasts and bettors will keep a keen eye on their performance statistics and predictions as the 2026 Australian Open continues.
