James Duckworth vs Dominic Stricker Prediction & Betting Tips - ATP Australian Open

Prediction published on 12/01/2025, 00:34  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 12/01/2025 at 00:43 in ATP Australian Open Predictions

James Duckworth, the world number 98 will face off with world number 298 Dominic Stricker in the opening round of the Australian Open. The winner of their first career matchup will battle Alejandro Tabilo or Roberto Carballes Baena next. Below is our prediction for this match.

James Duckworth has returned to compete in Melbourne for the 12th time. The Australian hasn't excelled when playing in this event and has never progressed past the second round. He lost in the first round seven times.

The 32-year-old is coming off a first-round exit in Adelaide as a qualifier.

He has won two of his four fixtures and has moved up five places to 89th in the live ranking.

Dominic Stricker is making his Australian Open debut. The Swiss, who made his major debut in 2023, had failed to progress from the qualifying rounds twice here.

Stricker had a shock run to the fourth round at the US Open on his debut two seasons ago and will hope for a similar performance here. He will, however, have to get off his disappointing start to the campaign.

The 22-year-old has lost all his three fixtures. At the United Cup, he lost all his Singles fixtures without winning a set.

This slow start has cost him in the world rankings and he has tumbled out of the top 300 places.