Yeon Woo Ku is slightly favored to win this Australian Open (W) qualifying match as she is currently ranked higher on the WTA list at around 189 compared to Fiona Ferro at around 364, reflecting stronger recent form. Early market prices for qualifiers are likely to open with Ku in the 1.70–1.85 range and Ferro around 2.00–2.20, giving Ku a marginal edge with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match between Fiona Ferro and Yeon Woo Ku is scheduled to start on 12 January 2026 at 03:40 UTC, which corresponds to 2:40 PM local time in Melbourne AEDT. This aligns with the Australian Open qualifying timetable for day-session matches on outside courts.

The match will be played at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, specifically listed on Court 14 for this Australian Open (W) qualifying encounter. Melbourne Park is a hard-court venue hosting the Australian Open, featuring multiple show courts and outside courts with medium-paced Plexicushion-style surfaces ideal for aggressive baseline play.

Given Yeon Woo Ku’s higher current ranking and slightly better recent hard-court results, the prediction leans toward Ku winning in straight or tight three sets, especially on outdoor hard courts in Melbourne. With indicative odds near 1.70–1.85 for Ku and 2.00–2.20 for Ferro, value bettors might consider Ku on the moneyline and Ferro only as an underdog option if the price drifts closer to 2.40 or higher.

Available head-to-head information for Fiona Ferro vs Yeon Woo Ku indicates that they have not met frequently on the main WTA Tour, and there are no widely recorded main-draw clashes at Grand Slam level prior to this Australian Open qualifying match. This effectively makes their Melbourne Park encounter one of their first notable competitive meetings, so historical matchup data between them is limited.