Bet on Karen Khachanov vs Alex Michelsen on Tennis

Karen Khachanov is favored to win against Alex Michelsen with odds around 1.65 due to his higher ranking, experience in majors, and recent form including a win over Michelsen at the 2025 National Bank Open plus strong Australian Open showings like reaching the fourth round in 2024. Khachanov's powerful baseline game suits hard courts, where he holds a 68% win rate this season, while Michelsen struggles against top-20 players with a 2-5 record in 2026. 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 for the Australian Open.

The venue is Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, featuring Rod Laver Arena with a capacity of 15,000 seats and state-of-the-art retractable roof for optimal playing conditions.

Khachanov is predicted to win in straight sets with moneyline odds of 1.65 on DexWin, supported by his 1-0 head-to-head edge over Michelsen from their 2025 clash and superior serve holding at 85% this hard court season versus Michelsen's 72%. Michelsen's recent form shows promise with a Brisbane quarterfinal but falters in big matches.

In their head-to-head, Karen Khachanov leads 1-0 over Alex Michelsen, defeating him in the 2025 National Bank Open en route to the final; no other meetings recorded, with Khachanov's experience giving him the edge on grand slam hard courts.