2026 Australian Open: Li [38th] vs. Linette [50th] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview

In a match slated for Wednesday, Magda Linette (No. 50 in rankings) will face Ann Li (No. 38) in the Round of 64 at the Australian Open.

Li is the favorite against Linette for this match, with -140 odds compared to the underdog’s +110.

This match, and the remainder of the Australian Open will be shown on ESPN+8, tune in there from January 12-31.

Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 10:36 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

Ann Li vs. Magda Linette matchup info

• Tournament: Australian Open
• Round: Round of 64
• Date: Wednesday, January 21
• TV Channel: ESPN+8
• Live Stream: Fubo
• Court Surface: Hard

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Li vs. Linette Prediction

Based on the implied probility from the moneyline, Li has a 58.3% to win.

Li vs. Linette Betting Odds

• Li’s odds to win match: -140
• Linette’s odds to win match: +110

Li vs. Linette matchup performance & stats

• On hard courts over the past 12 months, Li has won one title, and her match record is 21-15.
• Li has won 35.9% of her return games on hard courts over the past 12 months, and 69.1% of her service games.
• Li has converted 133 of 312 break points on hard courts (42.6%) over the past 12 months and is 28th in break points won.
• In her previous tournament, the Hobart International, Li lost in the Round of 16 to No. 80-ranked Elisabetta Cocciaretto, 6-1, 5-7, 5-7 on January 13.
• Linette is 17-16 through 16 tournaments on hard courts over the past year.
• When playing on hard surfaces, Linette has a 65.6% winning percentage in service games and a 31.3% winning percentage in return games.
• Linette’s 105 break points won on 261 total break points on hard courts (40.2% winning percentage) ranks 57th.
• In the Hobart International, Linette’s last tournament, she played No. 30-ranked Iva Jovic in the quarterfinals on January 15 and lost 3-6, 7-6, 2-6.