2026 Australian Open Preview: Kopriva vs. Fritz Prediction and Odds
In an exciting matchup at the 2026 Australian Open, No. 101 Vit Kopriva will take on No. 9 Taylor Fritz in the Round of 64. This match is scheduled for Thursday, January 22. Tennis fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.
Match Details
- Tournament: Australian Open
- Round: Round of 64
- Date: Thursday, January 22
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Fubo
- Court Surface: Hard
Latest Odds
Sportsbook BetMGM has released the betting odds for this matchup. Taylor Fritz is heavily favored, with odds set at -1205. In contrast, Vit Kopriva’s odds are +700.
Probability and Predictions
The implied probability based on these odds indicates that Fritz is expected to win, while Kopriva has only a 7.7% chance of victory. This makes Fritz the clear favorite heading into their encounter.
Kopriva’s Performance
- Rank: No. 101
- Hard Court Record: 4 wins, 9 losses in the past year
- Service Game Wins: 64.4%
- Return Game Wins: 20.9%
- Break Point Conversion: 31.4%
Kopriva recently faced Hugo Gaston in the ASB Classic qualification final, where he lost 2-6, 4-6 on January 10.
Fritz’s Performance
- Rank: No. 9
- Hard Court Record: 28 wins, 14 losses over the past year
- Service Game Wins: 83.9%
- Return Game Wins: 23.1%
- Break Points Won: 97 of 279 (34.8% win percentage)
Fritz was last seen at the Nitto ATP Finals on November 13, where he was eliminated in the Round Robin stage by Alex de Minaur, losing 6-7, 3-6.
Conclusion
The upcoming match between Kopriva and Fritz promises to be a compelling contest at the 2026 Australian Open. With Fritz as the favorite, all eyes will be on how the match unfolds on the hard court.
