Bet on Sho Shimabukuro vs Alex Molcan on Tennis
Who is favored to win the Sho Shimabukuro vs Alex Molcan at the Australian Open?
Sho Shimabukuro is slightly favored to win against Alex Molcan with recent indicative odds around 1.80 for Shimabukuro and 2.00 for Molcan, reflecting his stronger hard-court results over the past few weeks and better recent win–loss ratio on outdoor hard courts at ATP level. Shimabukuro has put together more main-draw wins in the last month, while Molcan has struggled for consistency after returning from injury, which tilts the market marginally toward the Japanese player on DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.
What time does Sho Shimabukuro vs Alex Molcan at the Australian Open start?
The match between Sho Shimabukuro and Alex Molcan at the Australian Open is scheduled to start at 11:00 PM on 12 January 2026 local time in Melbourne, which corresponds to 12:00 PM UTC on the same calendar day. Exact on-court time can shift slightly depending on earlier matches on the assigned show court.
Where is the Sho Shimabukuro vs Alex Molcan at the Australian Open being played?
The Sho Shimabukuro vs Alex Molcan clash will be played at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, the traditional home of the Australian Open. The complex features Plexicushion outdoor hard courts, with main show courts such as Rod Laver Arena and Margaret Court Arena offering retractable roofs, excellent lighting, and capacities ranging from about 7,500 up to 15,000+ spectators.
Sho Shimabukuro vs Alex Molcan at the Australian Open prediction & odds – who is expected to win?
Based on current form and surface suitability, the prediction leans toward Sho Shimabukuro winning in four sets, with projected match odds near 1.80 for Shimabukuro and 2.00 for Molcan and a relatively tight handicap line around -2.5 games for Shimabukuro. Bettors may also find value in over 38.5 total games given both players’ tendencies to play long baseline rallies and occasional dips in serve.
What is the head to head record between Sho Shimabukuro vs Alex Molcan?
There is no widely recorded official ATP head-to-head meeting between Sho Shimabukuro and Alex Molcan at tour-level main draws prior to this Australian Open match. Any past encounters would likely have occurred in lower-tier events or qualifying rounds and are not reflected in the main ATP head-to-head statistics, making this effectively a first-time matchup at Grand Slam level.