Eliot Spizzirri is the underdog against Yibing Wu in this Australian Open match, with odds around 3.50 for Spizzirri versus 1.30 for Wu due to Wu's higher ranking, recent Challenger final win over Aleksandar Kovacevic in February 2023, and stronger hard court form at Melbourne Park. Spizzirri, an emerging American talent, has shown promise in college tennis but lacks Wu's professional experience on Grand Slam stages. Bet on DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports for the most competitive lines.

The match starts on January 22, 2026, at 12:00 AM UTC, aligning with prime evening hours in Melbourne, Australia, for optimal viewing during the Australian Open's early rounds.

The match is at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, specifically on one of the outer courts like Court 6 or 7 at the Australian Open venue, which features a capacity of up to 15,000 for main arenas but smaller for qualifiers with world-class hard courts optimized for speed and bounce.

Yibing Wu is predicted to win in straight sets with moneyline odds of 1.30 on DexWin, leveraging his powerful baseline game and 2-0 recent win record in similar hard court clashes, while Spizzirri's inexperience may lead to errors under Grand Slam pressure. Wu's recent form includes a strong Challenger title run, contrasting Spizzirri's adjustment from college to pro circuits. DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports enhances your betting value.

No prior head-to-head matches exist between Eliot Spizzirri and Yibing Wu as of January 2026. Wu holds a superior record in recent hard court events with wins like 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 over Kovacevic, while Spizzirri builds momentum from university success but faces his toughest pro test here.