2026 Australian Open: Mboko vs. Tauson – Prediction and Match Preview

The Australian Open is heating up as the Round of 32 features an exciting match between Clara Tauson and Victoria Mboko. Currently, Mboko holds a ranking of No. 16, while Tauson is positioned just two places lower at No. 14. This match promises to be intense as both players vie for a spot in the …

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2026 Australian Open: Mboko vs. Tauson – Prediction and Match Preview

The Australian Open is heating up as the Round of 32 features an exciting match between Clara Tauson and Victoria Mboko. Currently, Mboko holds a ranking of No. 16, while Tauson is positioned just two places lower at No. 14. This match promises to be intense as both players vie for a spot in the Round of 16.

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Match Details for 2026 Australian Open: Mboko vs. Tauson

  • Tournament: Australian Open
  • Round: Round of 32
  • Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
  • TV Channel: ESPN+8
  • Live Stream: Fubo
  • Court Surface: Hard

Betting Odds and Predictions

Victoria Mboko has been made the favorite with odds set at -210, translating to a 67.7% probability of winning the match. In contrast, Clara Tauson enters as the underdog with odds of +160.

Player Performance and Statistics

Over the past year, Mboko has demonstrated strong performance on hard courts, boasting a record of 20 wins against 8 losses. She has successfully won two tournaments on this surface. Notably, Mboko’s service game has been impressive, winning 70.9% of her serves and converting 55.4% of her break points, converting 123 out of 222.

In her last outing at the Adelaide International on January 16, Mboko faced No. 8-ranked Mirra Andreeva in the final but fell short with a score of 3-6, 1-6.

In comparison, Clara Tauson has achieved a record of 19 wins and 15 losses over 15 tournaments on hard courts in the last year. Her service game stands at 73.0%, while her success rate in return games is lower at 30.9%. Tauson ranks 62nd in break point percentage, successfully converting 41.7% of her opportunities, totaling 103 of 247.

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In her most recent performance at the Adelaide International on January 11, Tauson faced Ajla Tomljanovic but had to retire due to injury while trailing 6-7, 0-0.

Conclusion

The match between Victoria Mboko and Clara Tauson in the 2026 Australian Open promises to be thrilling. Fans can catch all the action on ESPN+8 and live stream via Fubo. With both players bringing their unique strengths to the court, it will be intriguing to see who advances to the next round.

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