The Australian Open is heating up as the Round of 32 features an exciting match between Clara Tauson and Victoria Mboko. Currently, Mboko holds a ranking of No. 16, while Tauson is positioned just two places lower at No. 14. This match promises to be intense as both players vie for a spot in the Round of 16.
Match Details for 2026 Australian Open: Mboko vs. Tauson
- Tournament: Australian Open
- Round: Round of 32
- Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
- TV Channel: ESPN+8
- Live Stream: Fubo
- Court Surface: Hard
Betting Odds and Predictions
Victoria Mboko has been made the favorite with odds set at -210, translating to a 67.7% probability of winning the match. In contrast, Clara Tauson enters as the underdog with odds of +160.
Player Performance and Statistics
Over the past year, Mboko has demonstrated strong performance on hard courts, boasting a record of 20 wins against 8 losses. She has successfully won two tournaments on this surface. Notably, Mboko’s service game has been impressive, winning 70.9% of her serves and converting 55.4% of her break points, converting 123 out of 222.
In her last outing at the Adelaide International on January 16, Mboko faced No. 8-ranked Mirra Andreeva in the final but fell short with a score of 3-6, 1-6.
In comparison, Clara Tauson has achieved a record of 19 wins and 15 losses over 15 tournaments on hard courts in the last year. Her service game stands at 73.0%, while her success rate in return games is lower at 30.9%. Tauson ranks 62nd in break point percentage, successfully converting 41.7% of her opportunities, totaling 103 of 247.
In her most recent performance at the Adelaide International on January 11, Tauson faced Ajla Tomljanovic but had to retire due to injury while trailing 6-7, 0-0.
Conclusion
The match between Victoria Mboko and Clara Tauson in the 2026 Australian Open promises to be thrilling. Fans can catch all the action on ESPN+8 and live stream via Fubo. With both players bringing their unique strengths to the court, it will be intriguing to see who advances to the next round.
