2026 Australian Open: Tien vs. Giron Match Preview, Prediction, and Odds
The 2026 Australian Open begins with an exciting matchup as Learner Tien faces Marcos Giron in the Round of 128. Tien, currently ranked 29th, enters this match as the favorite, holding odds at -190. In contrast, Giron, positioned at 51, is the underdog with odds of +145.
Match Details
- Tournament: Australian Open
- Round: Round of 128
- Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026
- TV Channel: ESPN+268
- Live Stream: Fubo
- Court Surface: Hard
Player Performance and Stats
Learner Tien
Over the past year, Tien has played 46 matches on hard courts, achieving a record of 31 wins and 15 losses. His performance includes two tournament titles. Tien’s winning percentage on service games is impressive, winning 75.3% of his service games and converting 30.9% of his return games. He ranks seventh in break points won on hard courts, successfully converting 137 out of 315 break points, which translates to a rate of 43.5%.
Marcos Giron
Giron’s record on hard courts stands at 18 wins and 18 losses across 18 tournaments in the last year. He has a service game win rate of 77.9%, with 327 wins in 420 service games. His return game statistics show 24.3% success, with 106 wins in 437 attempts. Giron holds a break point conversion rate of 40.0%, with 88 successful conversions out of 220 chances, ranking him 21st in this category.
Recent Form
In his most recent appearance at the Brisbane International, Tien was defeated by Alex Michelsen with a score of 4-6, 2-6 in the Round of 16. Meanwhile, Giron reached the semifinals of the ASB Classic but was eliminated by No. 39-ranked Sebastian Baez, losing 1-6, 4-6 on January 15.
Match Prediction
Taking into account the betting odds, Tien has an implied probability of 65.5% to win against Giron. As the Australian Open commences, fans can anticipate a thrilling match that highlights both players’ strengths and recent performances.
