Alexander Shevchenko is slightly favored to win against Carlos Taberner in this Adelaide Qualifying match, with most markets pricing him around 1.70–1.80 versus Taberner at approximately 2.00–2.20 based on their recent hard-court form and Shevchenko’s higher peak ranking. Shevchenko’s more aggressive baseline game suits the outdoor hard courts in Adelaide, giving him a marginal edge with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match between Alexander Shevchenko and Carlos Taberner is scheduled to start at 11:30 PM UTC on January 10, 2026. In local Adelaide time, that corresponds to 10:00 AM ACDT on January 11, 2026, allowing for typical daytime conditions on the hard courts.

This Qualifying match is being played at Match Court 2 in Adelaide, Australia, within the Adelaide International complex that features outdoor hard courts and medium–fast playing conditions. The venue offers modern facilities and intimate seating around the outside courts, which can amplify crowd impact in close Qualifying encounters.

Given Shevchenko’s slight favoritism in the 1.70–1.80 odds range versus Taberner’s 2.00–2.20, the implied probabilities lean around 55–60% for Shevchenko and 40–45% for Taberner. Bettors looking for value might consider Shevchenko on the moneyline, while over/total games could also be attractive given both players’ solid baseline rallies and tendency to play extended sets on hard courts.

Alexander Shevchenko and Carlos Taberner have had limited head-to-head meetings at ATP and Challenger level, with no major tour-level clashes recorded prior to this Adelaide Qualifying match. Their previous encounters, if any, have been sparse and not decisive enough to establish a clear historical dominance by either player.