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The opening Grand Slam event of the 2024 season is upon us, as the Australian Open will get underway on Saturday evening in the United States, or Sunday morning in Melbourne, where the tournament will take place.
There are a number of intriguing contests in the first round, and our tennis betting analysts have written up their Saturday Australian Open match previews in the men's and women's draws.
Here are our 2024 Australian Open predictions.
Saturday Australian Open Match Previews
Matches are listed in chronological order. Match times are subject to change, and many will be played after the projected start time. Please bet responsibly.
Alexander Shevchenko vs Jaume Munar
6 p.m. ET
Opening up the action at Melbourne Park is a clash between Alexander Shevchenko and Jaume Munar, as both clay court-centric players look to get on the board for the Grand Slam season.
Matteo Arnaldi vs Adam Walton
7 p.m. ET
Will Italian Matteo Arnaldi be able to handle home underdog, Adam Walton, with ease?
Fabian Marozsan vs Marin Cilic
7:15 p.m. ET
Fabian Marozsan enters his first round match with veteran Marin Cilic as a favorite. Will he be able to deliver?
Pavel Kotov vs Arthur Rinderknech
8:15 p.m. ET
An under the radar match between Pavel Kotov and Arthur Rinderknech presents betting value, per our expert analyst.
Andrey Rublev vs Thiago Seyboth Wild
9 p.m. ET
In a match that is lopsided on paper, Andrey Rublev will square off with Thiago Seyboth Wild.
Tamara Korpatsch vs Jodie Burrage
9 p.m. ET
Two players that had quality 2023 seasons will meet when Tamara Korpatsch and Jodie Burrage clash in the opening round.
Zhuoxuan Bai vs Elina Avanesyan
9 p.m. ET
Will the steady Elina Avanesyan be able to hold off a player more comfortable in faster conditions?
Liudmilla Samsonova vs Amanda Anisimova
10:30 p.m. ET
Coming off of a near year hiatus from tennis, Amanda Anisimova will look for a landmark win against Liudmilla Samsonova.
Xinyu Wang vs Diane Parry
10:30 p.m. ET
Two up and comers meet when Xinyu Wang and Diane Parry engage in a Saturday showdown.
Taylor Fritz vs Facundo Diaz Acosta
12 a.m. ET
After his career-best Slam result, Taylor Fritz opens his Aussie open campaign against Facundo Diaz Acosta.
Jason Kubler vs Daniel Elahi Galan
1 a.m. ET
2023 Australian Open doubles champion Jason Kubler gets his tournament started against Daniel Elahi Galan.
Frances Tiafoe vs Borna Coric
4:15 a.m. ET
It wasn't a dream end to 2023 for American Frances Tiafoe, but he'll be looking to open his season in a much different way.
