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Step onto the court with our meticulously crafted Australian Open Tennis Betting Guide. Immerse yourself in trend analysis and expert assessments, as we serve up a strategic approach for your betting game during one of tennis's grandest tournaments and the first Grand Slam of the season.
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Australian Open Blog Content
- Australian Open Men's Singles Betting Guide
- Australian Open Men's Singles Last Ten Winners
- Australian Open Ladies Singles Betting Guide
- Australian Open Ladies Singles Last Ten Winners
- Other Tennis Betting Previews on OLBG
When is the Australian Open Tournament?
The 2027 Australian Open dates are to be confirmed in due course.
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Who won the 2026 Australian Open Men's Singles Title?
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest player to complete a career grand slam (winning all 4 major titles) at the age of 22 after defeating Novak Djokovic 3-1 (2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5) in the Australian Open final.
Who won the 2026 Australian Open Women's Singles Title?
Elena Rybakina won her first Australian Open title after defeating the number 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka 2-1 (6-4, 4-6, 6-4) in the final.
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Australian Open Men's Singles Betting Guide
Who will win the 2027 Australian Open Men's Singles Title?
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain is the defending Australian Open Men's champion. Before we take a closer look at the main contenders in the Australian Open Men's Singles draw here are the latest 2027 Australian Open Men's Odds:
| 2027 Australian Open 31 Jan @ 08:30 - Win Tournament | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jannik Sinner | 2.10 | |
| Carlos Alcaraz | 2.25 | |
| Novak Djokovic | 11.00 | |
| Alexander Zverev | 15.00 | |
| Daniil Medvedev | 26.00 | |
| Jack Draper | 29.00 | |
| Lorenzo Musetti | 29.00 | |
| Ben Shelton | 34.00 | |
| Holger Rune | 41.00 | |
| Alex De Minaur | 41.00 | |
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Here's the top ten players in the world at the time of writing (16th January 2026):
1. Carlos Alcaraz (Age 22)
- Career hard court wins/matches: 125/156 (80%)
- 2025 hard court: 28 wins 4 defeats (88%), 3 titles
- Australian Open Best: W (2026)
- US Open 2026:
2. Jannik Sinner (Age 24)
- Career hard court wins/matches: 165/216 (76%)
- 2025 hard court: 24 wins 3 defeats (89%), 2 titles
- Australian Open Best: W (2024 & 2025)
- US Open 2026:
3. Alexander Zverev (Age 28)
- Career hard court wins/matches: 249/371 (67%)
- 2025 hard court: 24 wins 9 defeats (73%), 0 titles
- Australian Open Best: RU (2025)
- US Open 2026:
4. Novak Djokovic (Age 38)
- Career hard court wins/matches: 584/683 (86%)
- 2025 hard court: 21 wins 7 defeats (75%), 0 titles
- Australian Open Best: 10 titles between 2008 and 2023
- US Open 2026:
5. Lorenzo Musetti (Age 23)
- Career hard court wins/matches: 82/142 (58%)
- 2025 hard court: 18 wins 11 defeats (62%), 0 titles
- Australian Open Best: QF (retired) (2026)
- US Open 2026:
6. Alex De Minaur (Age 26)
- Career hard court wins/matches: 219/322 (68%)
- 2025 hard court: 31 wins 11 defeats (74%), 1 title
- Australian Open Best: QF (2025 & 2026)
- US Open 2026:
7. Felix Auger-Aliassime (Age 25)
- Career hard court wins/matches: 142/238 (60%)
- 2025 hard court: 25 wins 10 defeats (71%), 1 title
- Australian Open Best: QF (2022)
- US Open 2026:
8. Ben Shelton (Age 23)
- Career hard court wins/matches: 90/138 (65%)
- 2025 hard court: 23 wins 9 defeats (72%), 1 title
- Australian Open Best: SF (2025)
- US Open 2026:
9. Taylor Fritz (Age 28)
- Career hard court wins/matches: 283/423 (67%)
- 2025 hard court: 31 wins 12 defeats (72%), 1 title
- Australian Open Best: QF (2024)
- US Open 2026:
10. Jack Draper (Age 24) *absent
- Career hard court wins/matches: 122/172 (71%)
- 2025 hard court: 14 wins 4 defeats (78%), 1 title
- Australian Open Best: 4R (2025)
- US Open 2026:
For more in-depth player stats head over to the official ATP Tour website, the full 2027 Australian Open Men's Draw when known will be available to view on the official Australian Open website.
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Australian Open Men's Singles Last Ten Winners
Here's a table showing the last ten Australian Open Men's Singles winners including the beaten finalist and set scores:
| Year | Champion (World Ranking) | Runner Up (WR) | Set Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Carlos Alcaraz (1) | Novak Djokovic (4) | 3-1 |
| 2025 | Jannik Sinner (1) | Alexander Zverev (2) | 3-0 |
| 2024 | Jannik Sinner (4) | Daniil Medvedev (3) | 3-2 |
| 2023 | Novak Djokovic (5) | Stefanos Tsitsipas (4) | 3-0 |
| 2022 | Rafa Nadal (5) | Daniil Medvedev (2) | 3-2 |
| 2021 | Novak Djokovic (1) | Daniil Medvedev (4) | 3-0 |
| 2020 | Novak Djokovic (2) | Dominic Thiem (5) | 3-2 |
| 2019 | Novak Djokovic (1) | Rafael Nadal (2) | 3-0 |
| 2018 | Roger Federer (2) | Marin Cilic (6) | 3-2 |
| 2017 | Roger Federer (17) | Rafael Nadal (9) | 3-2 |
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz won his first Australian Open title and in the process became the youngest player in history at the age of 22 to record a career grand slam winning all four major mens tennis titles.
Australian Open Ladies Singles Betting Guide
Who will win the 2027 Australian Open Women's Singles Title?
Elena Rybakina is the defending champion. Before we take a closer look at the main contenders here are the latest 2027 Australian Open Women's Odds:
| 2027 Australian Open Women 31 Jan @ 08:00 - Win Tournament | ||
|---|---|---|
| Aryna Sabalenka | 3.00 | |
| Elena Rybakina | 5.00 | |
| Iga Swiatek | 6.00 | |
| Coco Gauff | 8.00 | |
| Amanda Anisimova | 10.00 | |
| Mirra Andreeva | 19.00 | |
| Elina Svitolina | 23.00 | |
| Jessica Pegula | 23.00 | |
| Victoria Mboko | 26.00 | |
| Madison Keys | 34.00 | |
Here is the top ten ladies in the world (correct on 16th January 2026):
1. Aryna Sabalenka (Age 27)
- Career hard court wins/matches: 304/408 (75%)
- 2025 hard court: 36 wins 6 defeats (86%), 3 titles + 1 in 2026
- Australian Open Best: Won (2023 & 2024)
- US Open 2026:
2. Iga Swiatek (Age 24)
- Career hard court wins/matches: 210/266 (79%)
- 2025 hard court: 41 wins 10 defeats (80%), 2 titles
- Australian Open Best: SF (2022 & 2025)
- US Open 2026:
3. Coco Gauff (Age 21)
- Career hard court wins/matches: 173/243 (71%)
- 2025 hard court: 30 wins 9 defeats (77%), 2 titles
- Australian Open Best: SF (2024)
- US Open 2026:
4. Amanda Anisimova (Age 24)
- Career hard court wins/matches: 134/212 (63%)
- 2025 hard court: 26 wins 9 defeats (74%), 2 titles
- Australian Open Best: QF (2026)
- US Open 2026:
5. Elena Rybakina (Age 26)
- Career hard court wins/matches: 200/296 (68%)
- 2025 hard court: 37 wins 14 defeats (73%), 1 title
- Australian Open Best: W (2026)
- US Open 2026:
6. Jessica Pegula (Age 31)
- Career hard court wins/matches: 293/437 (67%)
- 2025 hard court: 35 wins 12 defeats (74%), 1 title
- Australian Open Best: SF (2026)
- US Open 2026:
7. Jasmine Paolini (Age 30)
- Career hard court wins/matches: 161/273 (59%)
- 2025 hard court: 27 wins 12 defeats (69%), 0 titles
- Australian Open Best: 4R (2024)
- US Open 2026:
8. Mirra Andreeva (Age 18)
- Career hard court wins/matches: 84/114 (74%)
- 2025 hard court: 25 wins 9 defeats (74%), 2 titles
- Australian Open Best: 4R (2025 & 2026)
- US Open 2026:
9. Madison Keys (Age 30)
- Career hard court wins/matches: 257/407 (63%)
- 2025 hard court: 24 wins 6 defeats (80%), 2 titles
- Australian Open Best: W (2025)
- US Open 2026:
10. Belinda Bencic (Age 28)
- Career hard court wins/matches: 239/361 (66%)
- 2025 hard court: 32 wins 13 defeats (71%), 2 titles + 1 in 2026
- Australian Open Best: 4R (2016, 2023 & 2025)
- US Open 2026:
For more in-depth player stats take a look at the official WTA Tour website, the full Women's Singles draw when made will be available to view on the official Australian Open website and as always will be vitally important as there are likely to be numerous potential banana skins early on for the leading contenders.
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Australian Open Ladies Singles Last Ten Winners
Here's a table showing the last ten Australian Open Ladies winners including the beaten finalist and set scores:
| Year | Champion (WR) | Runner Up (WR) | Set Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Elena Rybakina (5) | Aryna Sabalenka (1) | 2-1 |
| 2025 | Madison Keys (14) | Aryna Sabalenka (1) | 2-1 |
| 2024 | Aryna Sabalenka (2) | Qinwen Zheng (15) | 2-0 |
| 2023 | Aryna Sabalenka (5) | Elena Rybakina (25) | 2-1 |
| 2022 | Ashleigh Barty (1) | Danielle Collins (30) | 2-0 |
| 2021 | Naomi Osaka (3) | Jennifer Brady (24) | 2-0 |
| 2020 | Sofia Kenin (15) | Garbine Muguruza (32) | 2-1 |
| 2019 | Naomi Osaka (4) | Petra Kvitova (6) | 2-1 |
| 2018 | Caroline Wozniacki (2) | Simona Halep (1) | 2-1 |
| 2017 | Serena Williams (2) | Venus Williams (17) | 2-0 |
In 2024 Aryna Sabalenka became the first player to win back-to-back Australian Open Women's Singles titles since Victoria Azarenka in 2012 and 2013. Sabalenka's hat-trick attempt was thwarted by maiden slam winner Madison Keys in 2025. Aryna would have been the first lady to accomplish the hat-trick since Martina Hingis in 1997-1999. Sabalenka's fourth straight Australian Open appearance in 2026 also ended in defeat to first time winner Elena Rybakina.
