Aryna Sabalenka vs Clara Tauson prediction, betting tips & odds, head-to-head, preview: Australian Open 2025

Aryna Sabalenka is looking for a third consecutive Australian Open title.

Aryna Sabalenka continued to impress in Melbourne, as she gained another straight sets win in her second round against Jessica Bouzas. After a dominant first set from the two-time defending champion, the Spaniard fought back and managed to gain a 5-2 lead over Sabalenka. The Belarusian though did not allow Bouzas to run with the game as she staged a dramatic comeback to win the contest 6-3, 7-5 at Australian Open 2025.

Continuing her flawless record in 2025, the World No. #1 has not dropped a set so far this year. As the top contender for the title, the 26-year-old looks geared up for a third straight title Down-Under cementing herself alongside greats of the game.

Sabalenka has plenty to play for, as she is not only defending her title at Australian Open 2025, but also her number one ranking, as in case she fails to go all the way, Iga Swiatek has the opportunity to retain her crown. With two rounds of total domination, Sabalenka will hope to keep her winning streak alive heading into the business end of the marquee event.

Also Read: How will battle for No. 1 spot play out between Aryna Sabalenka-Iga Swiatek at Australian Open 2025

Match details

Tournament: Australian Open 2025

Stage: Round-three

Date: January 17

Venue: Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne

Surface: Hard Court (Outdoor)

Preview

Aryna Sabalenka’s sensational turnaround in the second set of the second round against Bouzas, would have done a world of good to the Belarusian’s confidence. While she triumphed in converting more than 83% of her break points coupled with a decent second serve success rate, a mere 60% first serve success for the 2-time Australian Open champion was strikingly uncharacteristic from the Belarusian.

Sabalenka takes pride in her powerful serve, and an underwheling outing will certainly be a point which her team will be keen to better heading into the next round. She will now face Clara Tauson in the third round, marking the first ever instance when the duo take on each other.

Meanwhile, 42nd ranked Tauson downed 29th seed Laura Noskova in the first round and then beat the experienced Tatjana Maria in the following round to setup a meeting against the competition’s top ranked player in the third. The Danish too has had a fascinating start to the calendar year, triumphing at the ASB Classics.

Both women enter this clash with a 100%-win record, promising an enticing battle between two in-form tennis players.

Form

Aryna Sabalenka: W-W-W-W-W

Clara Tauson: W-W-W-W-W

Head-to-head record

Matches: 0

Aryna Sabalenka: 0

Clara Tauson: 0

Sabalenka and Tauson have never faced each other previously. The third round of the Australian Open 2025 marks the first instance when these two take on each other.

Also Read: Will Aryna Sabalenka achieve a rare three-pear at Australian Open 2025?

Stats

Aryna Sabalenka

• Sabalenka has a 6-0 record so far in 2025.
• Sabalenka claimed the Brisbane International in the first week of the new year.
• Sabalenka has an 84.0% winning rate on hard courts over the previous 52 weeks.

Clara Tauson

• Tauson has a 6-0 record so far in 2025.
• Tauson claimed the ASB Classics title in the first week of the new year.
• Tauson has an 58.18% winning rate on hard courts since 2023.

Aryna Sabalenka vs Clara Tauson Betting tips and odds

• Moneyline: Sabalenka +160, Maneiro +21000
• Spread: Sabalenka -5.5 (1.73), Maneiro +5.5 (2.00)
• Total sets: Over 1.95 (-19.5), Under 1.83 (+19.5)

Match Prediction

The number one player according to the WTA Rankings, Sabalenka is undoubtedly the favourite to win this contest, but she cannot take her opponent lightly. Clara Tauson has won all her matches this year and has recently been in top notch form.

Tauson, who’s only 22-year-old, reached the third round of the Australian Open in 2022 and would hope to better her performance. However, a point to be noted is the difference in quality of opponents faced by both these players. While Sabalenka consistently battles against some of the world’s best players, the Danish rising star has comparatively limited experience at this elite level.

However, she is certainly expected to challenge the top seed and has the potential to spring in this tournament’s biggest upset.

Prediction: Aryna Sabalenka to win in three sets.

Where and how to watch live streaming and TV broadcast of Aryna Sabalenka vs Clara Tauson, third-round match at Australian Open 2025?

Indian viewers can tune in to the 2025 Australian Open for the third round between Aryna Sabalenka and Clara Tauson on the Sony Network and their streaming service, SonyLiv. Viewers in the UK can watch the event live on Eurosport and streaming partner Discovery Plus. ESPN and Tennis Channel will be broadcasting the tournament in the US along with streaming partners ESPN+ and Fubo.

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