Kimmer Coppejans vs Zachary Svajda

The Australian Open continues on Thursday with a first-round match between Belgium's Kimmer Coppejans and American Zachary Svajda. Coppejans, a qualifier, faces a tough challenge against the higher-ranked Svajda, who enters the main draw with strong recent form on hard courts. The moneyline odds, averaging 2.93 for Coppejans and 1.37 for Svajda, reflect the American's status as the clear favorite to advance.

Svajda's game is well-suited to the Melbourne hard courts, relying on consistent depth and solid movement to grind down opponents. Coppejans will need to leverage his experience and find a way to disrupt Svajda's rhythm, likely by being aggressive and targeting the shorter balls. While the odds heavily favor Svajda, Grand Slam openers can produce surprises, and Coppejans will aim to use his qualifying momentum to push the match into competitive territory.