ATP Australian Open Best Bets Including Djokovic vs Maestrelli

ATP Australian Open 1/32-Finals

Van de Zandschulp – Shang: 22.01.2026 04:00 CEST
H2H: 0-1

Botic van de Zandschulp has lost three of his last five matches. This week in Melbourne, the Dutchman upset Nakashima in the opening round in four sets. He served well, hitting 15 aces and saving five out of six breakpoints he offered.

Juncheng Shang has won three of his last five matches. This week at the Australian Open, Shang defeated Bautista-Agut in the opening round in four sets. After losing the second set 6-7, Shang demolished the Spaniard in the third and fourth sets.

Best Bet to Make

According to the bookies, this will be an almost 50-50 matchup, but we disagree. Shang played well in Hong Kong two weeks ago and in Melbourne this week. If he serves well, we expect him to dominate.

That being said, Shang winning is a value bet.

Value bet/ the best odds: Juncheng Shang winning @1.67 @bet365

Gea – Wawrinka: 22.01.2026 04:30 CEST
H2H: first meeting

Arthur Gea has won nine straight matches. This week in Melbourne, the Frenchman dominated in the qualifying tournament, winning all three qualifying matches in straight sets. This week in Melbourne, Gea upset Lehecka in the opening main draw round in straight sets.

Stanislas Wawrinka has lost four of his last five matches. He reached the final with Switzerland in the United Cup. This season in Melbourne, Wawrinka has been granted a wild card. In the opening round, Wawrinka defeated Djere in four sets. Last season at the Australian Open, he lost to Sonego in the opening round in four tight sets.

Best Bet to Make

According to the bookies, Gea is the slight favourite in this matchup, and we agree. He dominated in all four matches this week. Wawrinka usually has strength for one Grand Slam match, and then his form declines rapidly. We expect Gea to dominate and win.

That being said, Gea winning is a value bet.

Value bet/ the best odds: Arthur Gea winning @1.57 @bet365

Maestrelli – Djokovic: 22.01.2026 03:30 CEST
H2H: first meeting

Francesco Maestrelli has won four of his last five matches. This week in Melbourne, the Italian qualified for the main draw of the tournament. In the final qualifying round, Maestrelli outlasted Lajovic in three tight sets, after losing the opening set 4-6. In the opening main draw round, the Italian outlasted Atmane in five sets.

Novak Djokovic has won five straight matches. This week in Melbourne, he demolished Martinez in straight sets easily. The Serb is a ten-time champion at the Australian Open. He retired mid-match against Zverev in the semifinals last season.

Best Bet to Make

According to the bookies, Djokovic is the clear favourite in this matchup, and we agree. Maestrelli is a Challenger-level player. On the other hand, Djokovic is the greatest player to have dominated the Australian Open. We expect him to dominate on both forehand and backhand and win easily.

That being said, Djokovic covering the games handicap is a value bet.

Value bet/ the best odds: Novak Djokovic -9.5 games handicap @2.00 @bet365