Elisabetta Cocciaretto is favored to win this Hobart WTA match, as she is ranked around WTA 81 compared to Ayano Shimizu at WTA 411, and most sportsbooks price Cocciaretto near 1.25–1.35 and Shimizu around 3.20–3.60. The big gap in ranking plus Cocciaretto’s more consistent WTA Tour results on hard courts make her the clear pre-match favorite with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match between Ayano Shimizu and Elisabetta Cocciaretto is scheduled to start on 12 January 2026 at approximately 01:10 UTC, which is 12:10 PM local time in Hobart, Australia AEDT. Always check closer to start for any minor scheduling adjustments due to preceding matches on the same court.

The match will be played at West Court in Hobart, Australia, part of the Hobart International venue located at the Domain Tennis Centre. This outdoor hard-court complex typically holds a few thousand spectators, with intimate stands close to the court that can be affected by afternoon sun and occasional coastal winds.

Prediction: Elisabetta Cocciaretto to win, with a likely straight-sets outcome, given her top-100 status and stronger results at WTA level on hard courts. With indicative odds of about 1.25–1.35 on Cocciaretto and 3.20–3.60 on Shimizu, the value angle leans toward Cocciaretto in moneyline bets, while risk-takers might consider Cocciaretto -3.5 games depending on final line movement.

According to current records, Ayano Shimizu and Elisabetta Cocciaretto have not met previously at WTA main-draw level, so their official head-to-head stands at 0–0. Bettors must rely on comparative form, rankings, and surface stats rather than direct matchup history when assessing this contest.