Lilli Tagger vs Lanlana Tararudee

The Australian Open continues on Thursday with a first-round match between Lilli Tagger and Lanlana Tararudee. Tagger enters as the underdog, with average moneyline odds of 2.34, while Tararudee is the clear favorite at 1.55 according to the consensus across 331 bookmakers. This reflects Tararudee's higher seeding and recent form on the hard courts.

For Tagger, the challenge will be to disrupt the rhythm of her more-favored opponent and find ways to leverage her own power. Tararudee, meanwhile, will look to control the baseline and use her consistency to advance. The odds suggest a match where Tararudee is expected to progress, but Grand Slam openers often produce surprises.