Reilly Opelka vs Tomas Machac Prediction & Picks - ATP Australian Open

Prediction published on 1/13/25, 8:54 AM  by Tyler Doty | Modified on 1/13/25 at 9:04 AM in ATP Australian Open Picks

In the second round of the Australian Open Grand Slam, 27-year-old American Reilly Opelka takes on 24-year-old Czech Tomas Machac. Reilly Opelka won his first round match against qualifier Gauthier Onclin in 4 sets. Fresh from his participation in the Brisbane tournament, the American made a strong impression, stringing together 4 consecutive victories by eliminating former world number 1 Novak Djokovic in just 2 sets, then world number 30 Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard without dropping a set before finally bowing out in the tournament final. He should be hoping to produce a result in this match.

Tomas Machac, meanwhile, is seeded number 26. He won his first round match in 3 sets against Sumit Nagal, ranked 96th in the world. This is the first individual tournament of his season, as the Czech took part in the United Cup earlier this year, where he won his duels with Hubert Hurkacz and Flavio Cobolli. Tomas Machac should come into this match rather confident, having already reached the 3rd round of this tournament last season, unlike his opponent who hasn't taken part in this Grand Slam since 2022.