2026 Australian Open: Svitolina vs. Klimovicova Match Preview and Prediction

Elina Svitolina and Linda Klimovicova are set to clash in the Round of 64 at the 2026 Australian Open. This match will take place on Tuesday, January 20. Svitolina, currently ranked No. 12, is heavily favored with odds of -901. In contrast, Klimovicova, ranked No. 134, faces odds of +525.
Match Details
- Tournament: Australian Open
- Round: Round of 64
- Date: January 20, 2026
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Available on Fubo
- Court Surface: Hard
Player Profiles
Elina Svitolina
Svitolina enters this match with impressive statistics. Over the past year, she has achieved a match record of 16 wins and 9 losses on hard courts. Recently, she secured victory at the ASB Classic, defeating Xinyu Wang in the final with scores of 6-3, 7-6. From her service games on hard courts, Svitolina has a winning percentage of 69.9% and a break point conversion rate of 48.7%.
Linda Klimovicova
In contrast, Klimovicova has shown promise with a record of 6 wins and 1 loss on hard courts in the past year. Her service game stats indicate a winning percentage of 78.1%. However, Klimovicova struggled in her last tournament at the US Open, where she fell in the Qualification Final to Darja Semenistaja.
Prediction and Odds
The odds indicate that Svitolina has a 90% chance of winning this matchup. As she continues to build momentum from her recent successes, she looks to capitalize on her experience against Klimovicova.
Summary
This highly anticipated match will showcase Svitolina’s experience and skill against Klimovicova’s emerging talent. Tennis fans can catch the action on ESPN+ as the Australian Open progresses.



