Based on current form and rankings, Alex Barrena is slightly favored to win against Tristan Boyer, with indicative pre-match odds around 1.75 for Barrena and 2.10 for Boyer at major sportsbooks. Barrena is ranked inside the ATP top 200, has just beaten Boyer 2–1 in their recent Challenger meeting in Montevideo, and has posted more consistent hard-court results this season, which supports his status as a narrow favorite with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match between Tristan Boyer and Alex Barrena at the Australian Open is scheduled to start on 1/12/2026 at 3:30 AM UTC. In local Melbourne time, this corresponds to 2:30 PM AEDT on Monday, 12 January 2026, allowing for typical Grand Slam daytime scheduling on the outer courts.

The Tristan Boyer vs Alex Barrena match will be played in Melbourne, Australia at Melbourne Park, the traditional home of the Australian Open. The complex features multiple show courts and over 30 outside courts with Plexicushion-style hard courts, retractable roofs on the main arenas, and a total capacity across show courts exceeding 45,000 spectators.

Given Alex Barrena’s higher ATP ranking near 180, his recent victory over Boyer, and strong results on outdoor hard courts, a realistic prediction is a Barrena win in four sets, with a straight match winner line near 1.75 and Boyer at about 2.10. Bettors may also find value in markets like Barrena -2.5 games or over 37.5 total games, reflecting Boyer’s competitive baseline play and likelihood of at least one tight set.

There is at least one recent head-to-head meeting between Tristan Boyer and Alex Barrena, a Challenger-level match in Montevideo where Barrena defeated Boyer 2–1 in sets. This 1–0 head-to-head edge for Barrena, combined with his more established ranking, slightly strengthens his projected advantage going into their Australian Open clash.