Who is favored to win the Mackenzie McDonald vs Alex de Minaur at the Australian Open?
Alex de Minaur is heavily favored to win this first-round Australian Open match with odds around 1.45, compared to Mackenzie McDonald at 2.75. De Minaur has defeated McDonald in all three of their previous meetings, most recently in February 2022, and enters the tournament in strong form after competing in the lead-up events with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.
What time does Mackenzie McDonald vs Alex de Minaur at the Australian Open start?
The match starts at 2:30 AM UTC on January 19, 2026, which corresponds to 1:30 PM AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) on the same day at Melbourne Park.
Where is the Mackenzie McDonald vs Alex de Minaur at the Australian Open being played?
The match will be played at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne Park, located in Melbourne, Australia. Rod Laver Arena is the primary showcase court at the Australian Open with a capacity of 15,000 seats and hosts the tournament's most prestigious matches.
Mackenzie McDonald vs Alex de Minaur at the Australian Open prediction & odds – who is expected to win?
De Minaur is predicted to win with moneyline odds of 1.45. McDonald, ranked 113th, earned his spot as a lucky loser after losing in the qualifying final, while de Minaur is seeded and competing in his prime. De Minaur's dominance in their head-to-head record and superior ranking make him the clear favorite to advance.
What is the head to head record between Mackenzie McDonald vs Alex de Minaur?
In their head-to-head record, Alex de Minaur leads Mackenzie McDonald 3-0 with all three victories coming in straight sets. Their most recent meeting occurred in February 2022, where de Minaur won convincingly. McDonald's best Australian Open performance came in 2021 when he reached the fourth round before losing to Daniil Medvedev.
