Australian Open Day 1 betting tips & preview | Sunday, 11/1/25
| Australian Open Day 1Tennis Betting Odds & Game Info | |
|---|---|
| When | Sunday, January 12, 2025 |
| Where | Melbourne, Australia |
| Watch live | Nine, Fox Sports, Kayo |
The Australian Open gets underway at Melbourne Park this Sunday. The first round plays out over the opening three days for the second year in a row, giving us 32 matches to choose from on day one of the tournament. We have outlined the best bets from a range of tennis bookmakers below.
Best bet: Jiri Lehecka vs Li Tu Preview
Lehecka will arrive at the Australian Open in top form after winning the Brisbane International last week. There, he served well, nailed the forehand, and was very clinical all tournament. His first-round opponent – Li Tu – is a native player who plays solidly, but mostly at the Challenger level. We do not expect him to do much here. Lehecka should win this comfortably for a -120.48 return at Marantelli Bet, similar to how Benjamin Bonzi beat him in Adelaide recently – straight sets.
Jiri Lehecka 3-0
Next best: Aleksandar Vukic v Damir Dzumhur preview
Australia’s Aleksandar Vukic has a favourable draw with Damir Dzumhur up first, who mostly plays well on clay. A faster court like this will not really suit Dzumhur’s style, instead favouring Vukic, who hits very flat. However, Dzumhur is always good for a somewhat close match. This being the first round of a major, we predict it will go over 39.5 games, with tennis betting sites returning a healthy +110 for the over.
Over 39.5 games
Value bet: Adam Walton v Quentin Halys preview
Adam Walton is another Australian on the rise that finds himself with a good chance of making the second round in Melbourne. His opponent, Quentin Halys is a tough matchup who plays crisp tennis behind a strong serve. With the crowd behind Walton, however, this is an even contest, and the odds of $3.20 at Marantelli Bet for this to go the distance are simply to good to pass up.