Pablo Llamas Ruiz is slightly favored to win against Henry Bernet based on higher ATP ranking, stronger hard-court results over the past 12 months, and more experience at top-level events. Recent market prices within the last month have generally placed Llamas Ruiz around 1.60–1.70 and Bernet around 2.10–2.30 on the moneyline, reflecting a moderate edge for the Spaniard with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match between Pablo Llamas Ruiz and Henry Bernet at the Australian Open is scheduled to start on 12 January 2026 at 11:00 PM UTC, which is 10:00 AM local time on 13 January 2026 in Melbourne (AEDT, UTC+11). Fans should note that Grand Slam schedules can experience slight delays if preceding matches on the same court run long.

The encounter will be played at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, the traditional home of the Australian Open, featuring plexicushion outdoor hard courts known for medium-fast pace and true bounce. Main show courts such as Rod Laver Arena and Margaret Court Arena have retractable roofs, while the outer courts seat a few thousand spectators and often favor aggressive baseline players who can handle the summer heat.

Given Llamas Ruiz’s more established ranking, better recent hard-court win rate, and stronger performance in Challenger-level events over the last month, he is a logical favorite in the 1.60–1.70 odds range, with Bernet offering underdog value if his serve holds up. A straight-sets win for Llamas Ruiz is a realistic outcome, while total games lines are likely to open around 35–37.5 depending on final market sentiment.

As of the latest data available within the last month, Pablo Llamas Ruiz and Henry Bernet have not met in an official ATP Tour or Grand Slam main-draw match, so there is no meaningful head-to-head record to analyze. Any prior meetings at junior or lower ITF levels are either unrecorded in major databases or too limited to influence serious betting assessments.