Recent market odds slightly favor Himeno Sakatsume around 1.65–1.75 over Manon Leonard at roughly 2.00–2.20, reflecting Sakatsume’s higher WTA ranking and stronger hard-court results over the past month. Bettors also lean toward Sakatsume due to her more consistent performances in recent ITF and qualifying events, with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match between Manon Leonard and Himeno Sakatsume at the Australian Open (W) is scheduled to start on 1/12/2026 at 11:00 PM UTC. This corresponds to 10:00 AM local time on 1/13/2026 in Melbourne (AEDT, UTC+11).

The match will be played at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, the traditional venue for the Australian Open. Main show courts such as Rod Laver Arena and Margaret Court Arena are hard-court stadiums with large capacities and retractable roofs, while outside courts offer intimate seating and similar Plexicushion-style hard surfaces ideal for aggressive baseline play.

Based on recent form and surface suitability, the prediction leans toward Himeno Sakatsume winning in straight or tight two sets, with implied probabilities around 55–60 percent from the current 1.65–1.75 price range. Manon Leonard remains a live underdog at roughly 2.00–2.20, especially if she can maintain a high first-serve percentage and shorten rallies on the Melbourne hard courts.

There is no widely documented head-to-head record between Manon Leonard and Himeno Sakatsume at WTA or Grand Slam main-draw level, suggesting this is likely their first official meeting. Any prior encounters, if they exist, would have occurred at lower-tier ITF events and are not reflected in major public statistics databases.