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Liam Draxl vs. Damir Dzumhur prediction, odds, picks for 2026 Australian Open
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Draxl vs Dzumhur predictions for 2026 Australian Open.
Liam Draxl will take on Damir Dzumhur in the first round of the 2026 Australian Open on Saturday.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced tennis model predicts Damir Dzumhur as the most likely winner of the Draxl vs. Dzumhur match.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's match, including best bets and picks.
Draxl vs. Dzumhur prediction: Who will win and advance to the second round?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's Draxl-Dzumhur men's singles match 10,000 times as part of our tennis predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Dzumhur a 55% chance of defeating Draxl in the 2026 Australian Open.
Additionally, Dzumhur has a 52% chance of winning the first set. The simulations also show Draxl (+2.5) has a 53% chance of covering the games spread, while the under 39.5 games has a 56% chance of hitting**, according to our model.
Liam Draxl vs. Damir Dzumhur odds
We have researched the most up-to-date betting odds in America for this match, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Draxl | Dzumhur |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +113 | -130 |
| First Set | +100 | -125 |
| Game Spread | -2.5 (-110) | +2.5 (-145) |
| Total Games | o39.5 (-110) | u39.5 (-130) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Draxl vs. Dzumhur picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available 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 | Draxl | +113 |
| First Set | Dzumhur | -130 |
According to our tennis best bets, the top play to make on this match is Liam Draxl to win the first set.
Draxl vs. Dzumhur updates and essential details
The 2026 Australian Open match between Liam Draxl and Damir Dzumhur is scheduled to begin on Saturday at 10:10 PM ET.
- Who: Liam Draxl vs. Damir Dzumhur
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Approx. Time: 10:10 PM ET/7:10PM PT
- Tournament: 2026 Australian Open, Men's Singles
- Round: First round
All dates and times in this article are United States Eastern Time unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
We predict Damir Dzumhur, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat Liam Draxl at the 2026 Australian Open.
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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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