2026 Australian Open: Bartunkova vs. Bencic Match Preview and Odds
In an exciting matchup at the 2026 Australian Open, Belinda Bencic, ranked No. 10, is set to face Nikola Bartunkova, currently No. 126, in the Round of 64. The match is scheduled for Wednesday, January 21, and promises to be a thrilling contest on the hard courts.
Match Preview: Bartunkova vs. Bencic
Belinda Bencic enters the match as a strong favorite, with odds of -1205. In contrast, the underdog, Nikola Bartunkova, is priced at +650 to secure a victory.
Event Details
- Tournament: Australian Open
- Round: Round of 64
- Date: January 21, 2026
- TV Channel: ESPN+000
- Live Stream: Fubo
- Court Surface: Hard
Odds and Predictions
The betting odds reflect Bencic’s strong position, with an implied probability of winning around 92.3% for the match. The odds for Bartunkova to win the tournament stand at +20000, while Bencic’s odds are more favorable at +500.
Performance Insights
In the last 12 months, Nikola Bartunkova has recorded a match record of 7-3 on hard courts. She has shown competitiveness, winning 47.2% of her return games and 61.9% of her service games. Bartunkova has converted 49.3% of her break points, with 35 out of 71 successful conversions, although she ranks 159th in break points won.
Most recently, Bartunkova played at the Chennai Open, where she was eliminated in the Round of 32 by Kimberly Birrell with scores of 6-1, 1-6, 3-6.
On the other hand, Bencic has had a successful year on hard courts, clinching two tournament titles and accumulating a record of 25-10. Her service game has been particularly strong, winning 72.9% of the time, while her return game success rate stands at 38.0%. Bencic ranks 19th in break points won, having converted 141 out of 302 opportunities for a success rate of 46.7%.
Conclusion
The upcoming match between Bartunkova and Bencic at the Australian Open is poised to showcase distinct styles and strategies. With Bencic’s experience and past successes against Bartunkova’s determination as an underdog, fans can expect a compelling showdown on January 21.
