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Elise Mertens vs. Moyuka Uchijima prediction, odds, picks for Australian Open 2026
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Mertens vs Uchijima predictions for Australian Open 2026.
Elise Mertens will face Moyuka Uchijima in the second round of the Australian Open Women's Singles 2026 on Wednesday.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced tennis model projects Elise Mertens as the most likely winner of the Mertens vs. Uchijima match.
This article offers a closer look at Wednesday's match, including best bets and picks.
Mertens vs. Uchijima prediction: Who will win and advance to the round of 32?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Wednesday's Mertens-Uchijima women's singles match 10,000 times as part of our tennis predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Mertens an 85% chance of winning against Uchijima in the Australian Open 2026.
Additionally, Mertens has an 80% chance of winning the first set. The simulations also show Uchijima (+6.5) has a 53% chance of covering the games spread, while the over 18.5 games has a 62% chance of hitting**, according to our model.
Elise Mertens vs. Moyuka Uchijima odds
We have sourced the most up-to-date betting odds in America for this match, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Mertens | Uchijima |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -719 | +590 |
| First Set | -500 | +350 |
| Game Spread | -6.5 (+110) | +6.5 (-170) |
| Total Games | o18.5 (-126) | u18.5 (-106) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Mertens vs. Uchijima picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Uchijima | +590 |
| First Set | Uchijima | -126 |
According to our best tennis bets, the top play to make on this match is Moyuka Uchijima to win the first set.
Mertens vs. Uchijima updates and essential details
The Australian Open 2026 match between Elise Mertens and Moyuka Uchijima is scheduled to commence on Wednesday at 11:30 PM ET.
- Who: Elise Mertens vs. Moyuka Uchijima
- Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- Approx. Time: 11:30 PM ET/8:30PM PT
- Tournament: Australian Open Women's Singles 2026
- Round: Second round
All dates and times in this article are United States Eastern Time unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
We predict Elise Mertens, with an 85% win probability, will likely beat Moyuka Uchijima at the Australian Open 2026.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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