Who is favored to win the Mark Lajal vs Francesco Passaro at the Australian Open?
Bookmakers slightly favor Francesco Passaro to win this Australian Open qualifying match, with indicative odds around 1.75 for Passaro and 2.05 for Mark Lajal based on their recent hard-court form and higher experience at Challenger level; these lines may tighten closer to first serve on DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.
What time does Mark Lajal vs Francesco Passaro at the Australian Open start?
The match between Mark Lajal and Francesco Passaro at the Australian Open is scheduled to start at 3:30 AM on 12 January 2026 UTC, which corresponds to 2:30 PM local time in Melbourne AEDT.
Where is the Mark Lajal vs Francesco Passaro at the Australian Open being played?
This Australian Open qualifying clash will be played in Melbourne, Australia, at Melbourne Park, with Court 7 being an outdoor hard court that typically offers medium-fast conditions and solid crowd support for day-session matches.
Mark Lajal vs Francesco Passaro at the Australian Open prediction & odds – who is expected to win?
Prediction: Francesco Passaro to edge this in a tight two or three sets, as his slightly stronger ranking profile and stability from the baseline justify odds around 1.75–1.80, while Lajal’s more aggressive but streaky style makes him a live underdog near 2.00–2.10 if he serves well.
What is the head to head record between Mark Lajal vs Francesco Passaro?
Mark Lajal and Francesco Passaro have not met previously on the ATP Tour or in major Challenger main draws, so this Australian Open qualifying encounter will be their first official head-to-head, with no direct historical matchup data to separate them.
