Bet on Lorenzo Musetti vs Raphael Collignon on Tennis

Lorenzo Musetti is the clear favorite against Raphael Collignon in their Australian Open first-round matchup, with Musetti holding significantly better odds around 1.15 compared to Collignon's 5.50. Musetti enters the tournament in strong form and is seeded higher in the draw, making him the overwhelming choice for this opening-round encounter with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match begins at 12:00 AM UTC on January 18, 2026, which corresponds to 11:00 AM AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) on the same day. This timing places it during the standard day session at Melbourne Park, allowing for optimal viewing conditions in Australia.

The match will be played at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, home to the Australian Open since 1988. The venue features multiple courts including Rod Laver Arena with 15,000 capacity, Margaret Court Arena with 7,500 capacity, and additional show courts with capacities ranging from 3,000 to 5,000 seats, depending on court assignment.

Lorenzo Musetti is predicted to win with moneyline odds of 1.15, reflecting his superior ranking and seeding in the tournament draw. Musetti's experience and consistency on hard courts give him a significant advantage over qualifier Raphael Collignon, making this a heavily one-sided first-round matchup.

Limited head-to-head data is available between Lorenzo Musetti and Raphael Collignon, as Collignon is a qualifier facing a seeded player in the main draw. This is likely their first or one of their rare meetings at this level, making Musetti's overall tournament pedigree and hard-court expertise the primary factors in assessing the matchup.