ATP Australian Open Best Bets Including Zverev vs Diallo

ATP Australian Open 1/64-Finals

Fery – Cobolli: 18.01.2026 01:00 CEST
H2H: first meeting

Arthur Fery has won four of his last five matches. This week in Australia, Fery qualified for the main draw tournament without dropping a single set. In the final qualifying round, the Brit defeated Prizmic in straight sets. He offered and saved four breakpoints.

Flavio Cobolli has lost three of his last five matches. So far this season, Cobolli played only in the United Cup, where he defeated Wawrinka and lost to Rinderknech. Last season at the Australian Open, Cobolli lost to Etcheverry in the opening round in four sets.

Best Bet to Make

According to the bookies, Fery is the underdog in this matchup, but we disagree. Cobolli struggled at the beginning of the season and usually struggles on fast courts. On the other hand, Fery dominated in the qualifying tournament and served well in every match. If he serves well, we expect the Brit to keep this match close.

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

Value bet/ the best odds: Arthur Fery +4.5 games handicap @1.80 @bet365

Kecmanovic – Etcheverry: 18.01.2026 01:00 CEST
H2H: 1-2

Miomir Kecmanovic has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Adelaide, Kecmanovic lost against Vacherot in straight sets in the opening round. A week before, Kecmanovic lost to Muller in Hong Kong in the opening round as well. He has never reached the fourth round at the Australian Open.

Tomas Martin Etcheverry has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Auckland, the Argentine lost to Borges in the opening round, three tight sets to two. Last season in Melbourne, Etcheverry lost to Giron in the second round in five tight sets.

Best Bet to Make

According to the bookies, this will be an almost 50-50 matchup, but we disagree. Etcheverry played well at the Australian Open in the past editions. He defeated Kecmanovic in the past two head-to-head meetings, and the Serb is in bad form. We expect Etcheverry to be a better player.

That being said, Etcheverry winning is a value bet.

Value bet/ the best odds: Tomas Martin Etcheverry winning @1.73 @bet365

Zverev – Diallo: 18.01.2026 03:00 CEST
H2H: first meeting

Alexander Zverev has won three of his last five matches. So far this season, Zverev has played only in the United Cup. Last season, the German finished as a runner-up, losing to Sinner in the final in straight sets.

Gabriel Diallo has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Adelaide, Vavassori upset him in the opening round in straight sets. Last season at the Australian Open, Diallo lost to Khachanov in the second round in four tight sets.

Best Bet to Make

According to the bookies, Zverev is the favourite in this matchup, and we agree. He enjoys playing in Melbourne. Last season, Zverev played well up until the final. On the other hand, Diallo struggled in the opening matches this season.

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

Value bet/ the best odds: Alexander Zverev -5.5 games handicap @1.67 @bet365