Australian Open Day 2 preview: Top betting tips & odds | 12/1/25

Best bet: Jessica Pegula v Maya Joint preview

Australian rising star Maya Joint has a tough first round against Jessica Pegula, but there are a few things that will make it easier. Pegula just played in a final, and generally, players struggle the match after a deep run. She has also looked shaky at times, which means that Joint will have opportunities.

Another reason why this bet makes sense is the way the Aussie plays. She’s an aggressive baseliner capable of hitting some incredible shots, and Pegula doesn’t like that. She doesn’t like to get pushed around. Assuming the late arrival in Melbourne does indeed cause a bit of a slow start, Joint should be able to win the set, if not even the match at $1.80 odds with the top Australian bookmakers.

Next best: Tommy Paul vs Christopher O’Connell preview

Tommy Paul is a very streaky player. He can win a match 3-0 but also 3-2, and we think it will more likely be the latter here. Christopher O’Connell is an experienced player who has played and won matches at the Australian Open. In the right circumstances, he will be able to win a set and make the others quite close. Betting apps are offering enticing odds, so we say bet on the total of games to go over 38.5 here.

Value bet: Alex Michelsen v Stefanos Tsitsipas preview

Alex Michelsen bested Tsitsipas in the only match they ever played, and we predict he will do so again when they face off in Melbourne on Monday. Tsitsipas has had some amazing moments at the Australian Open, but he’s not the same player anymore. Until he shows that he is, there is tremendous value with Marantelli Bet in fading him, especially against a player like Michelsen who has shown that he can give big names some problems.