Who is favored to win the Gustavo Heide vs Jay Clarke at the Australian Open?
Jay Clarke is narrowly favored to win based on his higher ATP ranking around 174 compared to Gustavo Heide at 239, slightly greater experience at Grand Slam qualifiers, and early market prices that lean marginally toward Clarke around 1.75–1.85 versus Heide near 1.95–2.05, with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.
What time does Gustavo Heide vs Jay Clarke at the Australian Open start?
The match between Gustavo Heide and Jay Clarke in the Australian Open Qualifying is scheduled to start on 12 January 2026 at 00:10 UTC, which is 11:10 AM local time in Melbourne AEDT.
Where is the Gustavo Heide vs Jay Clarke at the Australian Open being played?
The match will be played at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, with Court 15 listed as the specific show court; Melbourne Park is a large hard-court complex that hosts the Australian Open and features multiple outdoor stadiums including Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena, and John Cain Arena.
Gustavo Heide vs Jay Clarke at the Australian Open prediction & odds – who is expected to win?
Given Clarke’s higher ranking, stronger experience on outdoor hard courts, and slightly better record in top-level qualifying draws, the prediction leans toward Jay Clarke to edge this match, with implied win probability around 54–57% from current odds ranges and Gustavo Heide positioned as a live underdog if he serves well.
What is the head to head record between Gustavo Heide vs Jay Clarke?
Current data shows no completed official head-to-head matches between Gustavo Heide and Jay Clarke at ATP Tour, Challenger, or Grand Slam main-draw level, so this Australian Open Qualifying tie is effectively their first recorded meeting on tour.
