Hubert Hurkacz vs Tallon Griekspoor Prediction & Picks - ATP Australian Open

Prediction published on 1/13/25, 4:34 AM  by Tyler Doty | Modified on 1/13/25 at 4:36 AM in ATP Australian Open Picks

In the first round of the Australian Open Grand Slam, top 20 Polish player Hubert Hurkacz takes on Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor. Hubert Hurkacz, seeded number 18, is back at this Grand Slam he knows so well. The Pole was a quarter-finalist last year and will be playing in the 7th edition of his career. Having yet to play an individual match in the 2025 season, Hubert Hurkcaz should be keen to get the year off to a good start by quickly reaching the second round against an opponent he has already beaten twice, including once at the French Open in a 5-set match.

Tallon Griekspoor, for his part, has not played since his defeat by world number 2 Alexander Zverev at the Paris-Bercy Masters in October. Semi-finalist at the Stockholm tournament against Grigor Dimitrov, the Dutchman is taking part in this Australian Open Grand Slam for the 5th time, and has reached the 3rd round in the last two seasons. Also winner of two duels against Hubert Hurkacz, he should arrive in a similar frame of mind to the Pole. Indeed, in their 4 previous encounters, the two players won at least one set in each match and should once again produce a tight duel.