Bet on Christopher O'Connell vs Nishesh Basavareddy on Tennis

Christopher O'Connell is favored to win against Nishesh Basavareddy with moneyline odds around 1.65 due to his higher ranking, recent form with 4 wins in his last 5 matches including a strong hard court title, and experience at Grand Slams, while Basavareddy has shown promise but lacks O'Connell's consistency on big stages with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts on January 18, 2026, at 12:00 AM AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) at Melbourne Park during the Australian Open first round.

The match is at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, featuring Rod Laver Arena with 15,000 capacity and retractable roof, John Cain Arena (10,500 seats), and Margaret Court Arena (7,500 seats with retractable roof).

Christopher O'Connell is predicted to win in straight sets with odds of 1.65 on the moneyline; his superior serve (85% first serve points won recently) and baseline game give him the edge over Basavareddy, whose odds sit at 2.25, on DexWin.

In their head-to-head record, Christopher O'Connell leads Nishesh Basavareddy 2-0, winning both encounters on hard courts last year with scores of 6-4, 7-5 and 7-6, 6-3; O'Connell dominated serve breaks while Basavareddy struggled in key moments.