Alexis Galarneau is slightly favored to win against Nishesh Basavareddy based on his higher ATP ranking around 213 and stronger results on hard courts over the past month, with indicative pre-match odds trending near 1.65 for Galarneau and 2.20 for Basavareddy from major bookmakers, giving Galarneau an implied win probability just above 60% with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match between Alexis Galarneau and Nishesh Basavareddy at the Australian Open is scheduled to start at 11:00 PM on 11 January 2026 in UTC, which corresponds to 10:00 AM on 12 January 2026 local time in Melbourne (AEDT, UTC+11).

This Australian Open match will be played in Melbourne, Australia, at Melbourne Park, a hard-court complex featuring show courts like Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena, and John Cain Arena, with total tournament capacity exceeding 30,000 fans across all courts and using Plexicushion-style acrylic hard surfaces ideal for baseline-heavy play.

Considering Galarneau’s higher ranking, better recent hard-court form, and experience at ATP-level events, the prediction leans toward an Alexis Galarneau win in straight or four sets, with markets likely to price him around 1.60–1.70 on the moneyline while Basavareddy sits in the 2.10–2.40 range, making Galarneau the value pick for conservative bets and Basavareddy an underdog option for higher-risk returns.

Alexis Galarneau and Nishesh Basavareddy have no notable ATP Tour-level head-to-head meetings recorded before this Australian Open 2026 encounter, so bettors must rely on their respective rankings, recent Challenger and qualifying results, and surface-specific performance rather than direct matchup history.