The Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the year, has been accounted for. On the men's side, Novak Djokovic hoisted his 10th title at the Australian Open with a three-straight set (6-3, 7-6, 7-6) win over No. 3 Stefanos Tsitsipas. It earned him his 22nd Grand Slam singles title, tying him with Rafael Nadal for most ever. On the women's court, Aryna Sabalenka became the champion and surged past her two-year Melbourne curse of being eliminated in the fourth round. No. 5 Sabalenka came back against No. 22 Elena Rybakina in a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 finish. She dropped just one set all tournament to pocket her first Grand Slam.
Djokovic, the world No. 5, made his return Down Under as the favorite on the men’s side after COVID-19 vaccination requirements kept him out of last season’s tournament. Women’s No. 1 Iga Swiatek was also favored heading into the tourney but was shown the door by Rybakina in the fourth round.
We break down the tennis betting picks for the men’s and women’s sides based on the most recent Australian Open odds.
Who Are The ATP Australian Open Betting Favorites?
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Novak Djokovic | -450 |
| Stefanos Tsitsipas | +300 |
Odds as of January 27
Favorites To Win The Men’s Australian Open
If the 35-year-old Djokovic wins this tournament at Melbourne Park like he’s favored to do, it’ll be his 10th title at the Australian Open. It would also be his 22nd Grand Slam singles title, tying him with Rafael Nadal for most ever – that should provide plenty of incentive.
Djokovic, who has dropped just one set in this tournament as the No. 4 seed, advanced to the final with a win over American Tommy Paul in three straight sets. Stefanos Tsitsipas now stands between him and his 22nd Grand Slam title. You know he’s in it to win it and continue making history – count on him to do it.
According to our odds calculator, at -450 odds the Serbian has an 81.82 percent likelihood of taking home the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup.
Australian Open Men’s Singles Value pick: Stefanos Tsitsipas (+300)
Tsitsipas has put on a noble performance in the Australian Open, a tournament in which he’s reached the semifinals in four of the last five years. He cycled through Karen Khachanov in four sets (7-6, 6-4, 6-7, 6-3) to book his date with Djokovic in the final.
The 24-year-old Greek has dropped just two more sets than Djokovic, needing five sets to get past No. 15 Jannik Sinner in the fourth round and four to win his semifinal match vs Khachanov. He knocked off Jiri Lehecka in straight sets in the quarterfinal.
Currently the world No. 4, Tsitsipas is the highest-ranked player left in the tournament and he’s at the top for a reason. If you’re looking to bank better buck on a bet, a $100 wager on Tsitsipas at +300 would pay out $400.
Who Are The WTA Australian Open Betting Favorites?
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Aryna Sabalenka | -138 |
| Elena Rybakina | +120 |
Odds as of January 27
Favorite To Win The Women’s Australian Open
Aryna Sabalenka (-138)
No. 5 Sabalenka doesn’t have the best resume in Melbourne, being bounced out of the tournament in the fourth round during her two most recent visits. The 24-year-old also failed to pick up any titles in 2022, but she has turned it around and was already off to a strong start this year.
Before the Australian Open, she was crowned the Adelaide International champion, posting her first title win since May 2021. She hasn’t dropped a set in Melbourne Park and her tightest match was her 7-6, 6-2 triumph over Poland’s Magda Linette in the semifinals. The Belarusian will look to carry her momentum into this weekend’s final against Rybakina.
Australian Open Women’s Singles Value pick: Elena Rybakina (+120)
You’ve gotta give credit to the 23-year-old Kazakhstani, who knocked out the world No. 1 and the heavy favorite heading into the tournament. The No. 22 Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion, pushed past Poland’s Iga Swiatek in two straight sets (6-4, 6-4).
She should have a higher ranking given her recent performances, but since Wimbledon banned Russian and Belarusian players last year, she wasn’t given any ranking points. She topped Victoria Azarenka 7-6, 6-3 in the semifinals, and at +120 going into the final, she brings the profit and she brings the heat. I’m thinking Rybakina will be adding another Grand Slam title to her trophy case.
Last 10 Australian Open Winners
| Year | Men’s Singles Winner | Opening Odds | Women’s Singles Winner | Opening Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Rafael Nadal | +700 | Ashleigh Barty | +500 |
| 2021 | Novak Djokovic | +110 | Naomi Osaka | +500 |
| 2020 | Novak Djokovic | +175 | Sofia Kenin | +4000 |
| 2019 | Novak Djokovic | +130 | Naomi Osaka | +1000 |
| 2018 | Roger Federer | +350 | Caroline Wozniacki | +3300 |
| 2017 | Roger Federer | +2000 | Serena Williams | +185 |
| 2016 | Novak Djokovic | -125 | Angelique Kerber | +5000 |
| 2015 | Novak Djokovic | +125 | Serena Williams | +175 |
| 2014 | Stanislas Wawrinka | +3300 | Li Na | +1200 |
| 2013 | Novak Djokovic | +150 | Victoria Azarenka | +300 |
Djokovic, as you can see, is a powerhouse Down Under. He owns the most Australian Open titles with nine. The closest to his lead is Roger Federer with six.
It’s interesting to note that women’s singles underdogs have a greater tendency to emerge as champions in the tournament compared to the men’s side. Five of the last 10 Australian Open women’s victors have had opening odds of +1000 or higher.
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