Who is favored to win the Philip Sekulic vs Marco Trungelliti at the Australian Open?
Marco Trungelliti is slightly favored to win based on his much higher ATP ranking around 130 compared with Philip Sekulic near 519 and greater Grand Slam experience; current market prices in early January 2026 show Trungelliti around 1.65 and Sekulic about 2.20 on the moneyline, making him the statistical favorite with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports. Sekulic’s home support and familiarity with conditions in Melbourne could narrow the gap, but Trungelliti’s consistency on hard courts keeps him ahead in most models.
What time does Philip Sekulic vs Marco Trungelliti at the Australian Open start?
The match between Philip Sekulic and Marco Trungelliti in the Australian Open 2026 qualifying is scheduled to start at 2:00 AM local time on 12 January 2026, which corresponds to 11:00 PM UTC on 11 January 2026. This timing places the contest in the early morning session of play in Melbourne, giving cooler hard-court conditions that may favor longer baseline rallies.
Where is the Philip Sekulic vs Marco Trungelliti at the Australian Open being played?
The match will be played at Kia Arena in Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, a show court within the main Australian Open complex with a capacity of roughly 5,000–7,000 spectators and modern facilities. Kia Arena features Plexicushion-style outdoor hard courts and is known for lively crowds and slightly faster conditions during day sessions compared with night matches.
Philip Sekulic vs Marco Trungelliti at the Australian Open prediction & odds – who is expected to win?
Prediction models that weight recent form, ranking, and hard-court records lean toward Marco Trungelliti winning in straight or four close sets, with implied probability around 58–62 percent from typical odds of 1.60–1.70. Sekulic still has upset potential thanks to home advantage and a strong serve, so value bettors may look at over total games or a + handicap on Sekulic if his line drifts above 2.30.
What is the head to head record between Philip Sekulic vs Marco Trungelliti?
Based on available early-2026 data, Philip Sekulic and Marco Trungelliti either have no prior official ATP-level head-to-head meetings or only minimal qualifying-level encounters recorded, with no substantial history between them. As a result, this Australian Open 2026 qualifying match at Kia Arena effectively serves as their first notable head-to-head clash on the big stage.
