2026 Australian Open: Top Contenders According to Bookmakers
Betting18 experts have analyzed the betting odds for the first Grand Slam tournament, the Australian Open 2026. Let us remind you that the event will be held from January 18 to February 1 in Melbourne.
Men: Sinner and Alcaraz are Aiming to be the Top Favorites
According to experts who represent bookmakers from 18 years old, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are the main favorites in the upcoming Australian Open men’s singles draw. Bettors can wager on the Italian tennis player to win at odds of 1.90-1.95. Bets for the Spanish player to win are accepted with odds of 2.50-2.60.
To compare, Novak Djokovic takes the third position in the lineup. Bets on the Serbian tennis player are accepted at odds of 10.00.
Overall, the top 10 bookmaker odds are as follows:
- Jannik Sinner – 1.90
- Carlos Alcaraz – 2.50
- Novak Djokovic – 10.00
- Alexander Zverev – 12.00
- Jake Draper – 20.00
- Taylor Fritz – 25.00
- João Fonseca – 34.00
- Holger Rune – 35.00
- Félix Auger-Aliassime – 40.00
- Ben Shelton – 40.00
Just a quick reminder: Jannik Sinner triumphed in the men’s singles draw at the 2025 Australian Major, defeating Alexander Zverev in three sets in the final.
Women: Sabalenka vs. Swiatek
In women’s singles, bookmakers also have their own favorites. Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek are currently leading the rankings. Bets on the representatives of Belarus and Poland are accepted at the same odds – 3.75.
The top 10 looks like this:
- Aryna Sabalenka- 3.75
- Iga Swiatek – 3.75
- Coco Gauff – 7.00
- Elena Rybakina – 7.00
- Amanda Anisimova – 8.00
- Madison Keys – 17.00
- Qinwen Zheng – 25.00
- Marketa Vondrousova – 25.00
- Jasmine Paolini – 25.00
- Belinda Bencic – 35.00
Looking back at last year, Aryna Sabalenka and Madison Keys reached the final. The American tennis player achieved a sensational victory in the title match.
