Bet on Lilli Tagger vs Xinyu Gao on Tennis

Lilli Tagger is marginally favored to win based on her slightly higher current WTA ranking around 159 compared with Xinyu Gao just outside the top 160 and her stronger hard-court results over the past month, with early market odds trending near 1.75 for Tagger and 2.05 for Gao. The ranking edge and recent form suggest a small but clear advantage for Tagger heading into this Australian Open (W) clash, supported by DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match between Lilli Tagger and Xinyu Gao at the Australian Open (W) is scheduled to start on 12 January 2026 at 11:00 PM UTC. This corresponds to 10:00 AM local time on 13 January 2026 in Melbourne, Australia, ensuring a daytime slot on the outside courts.

The Lilli Tagger vs Xinyu Gao match will be played at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, the traditional home of the Australian Open. The complex features Plexicushion hard courts, with the showpiece arenas being Rod Laver Arena and Margaret Court Arena, though this early-round women’s match is likely slated for one of the outer courts with seating capacities typically ranging from 2,000 to 5,000 spectators.

Based on current form, surface preference, and ranking data, Lilli Tagger is projected to win with implied odds around 1.70–1.80, while Xinyu Gao is priced in the 2.00–2.20 range, indicating a competitive but clear lean toward Tagger. Bettors may look at Tagger on the moneyline and potentially a tight two-set victory, with spread markets likely set around -2.5 games in her favor.

As of the latest available data within the past month, Lilli Tagger and Xinyu Gao have not met in any official WTA or Grand Slam main-draw match, so their head-to-head record stands at 0–0. This will be their first career meeting at tour level, adding an element of uncertainty as both players look to establish an early edge in this new rivalry.