With 28 matches on the slate, there should be plenty of entertaining tennis on day two at the Australian Open. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for all 28 matches, including Iga Swiatek vs Yuan Yue, Amanda Anisimova vs Simona Waltert, Coco Gauff vs Kamilla Rakhimova, Jessica Pegula vs Anastasia Zakharova, Barbora Krejcikova vs Diana Shnaider, and Victoria Mboko vs Emerson Jones. But who will book their slot in the second round?
Australian Open Day 2 Predictions
Mirra Andreeva vs Donna Vekic
Zain: Even far removed from her best, Donna Vekic can still be a tricky opponent on her day. Unfortunately for her, Mirra Andreeva is arguably playing her best tennis in nine months and should have enough to seal the win.
Prediction: Andreeva in 2
Jordan: Despite Vekic’s poor 2025, this is still among the hardest opening round draws Andreeva could have received. The talent which took the Croatian to an Olympic silver medal and Wimbledon semifinal is still there. Andreeva starts as the more likely winner, especially because of her recent form, but expect an entertaining battle.
Prediction: Andreeva in 2
Nurein: Andreeva is in excellent form after winning the title in Adelaide. Vekic, by contrast, had a difficult start losing to Alexandra Eala in back-to-back tournaments and the Croat has a difficult draw here. I expect the young Russian to carry all her momentum to Melbourne.
Prediction: Andreeva in 2
Sofia Kenin vs Peyton Stearns
Zain: Both Sofia Kenin and Peyton Stearns are playing short of match wins. This could very well go the distance, with Kenin my pick to come through due to her baseline intensity.
Prediction: Kenin in 3
Jordan: 2020 runner-up Kenin’s level is challenging to predict. She will try to control rallies with her backhand, while Stearns always tries to dominate with her forehand. That creates an interesting battle, and it is one I think Stearns will win after what could be a tight match.
Prediction: Stearns in 3
Nurein: It’s now six years since Sofia Kenin lifted her one and only Grand Slam title. But the most unbelievable stat is that she has since won one main draw match in the last five Australian Opens. Peyton Stearns has an incredible forehand shot and she will be looking to end her winless drought in Melbourne. Three sets could be in offing, with Stearns edging it.
Prediction: Stearns in 3
Linda Noskova vs Darja Semenistaja
Zain: While Darja Semenistaja prefers hard courts such as those in Melbourne, Linda Noskova is just the overall better player at this stage. Expect the Czech to come through.
Prediction: Noskova in 3
Jordan: This contest is on Noskova’s racket. She possesses far more talent, and will overwhelm the Latvian with her groundstrokes if she plays decently. I do not see any possibility of an upset here.
Prediction: Noskova in 2
Nurein: Linda Noskova struggled physically in Brisbane and she could not afford to risk injury this past week. Instead, she opted to rest. Semenistaja is in the world’s top 100 after exceling in the 125K level. But Noskova is a class or two above the Latvian right now.
Prediction: Noskova in 2
Tatjana Maria vs Petra Marcinko
Zain: Tatjana Maria has done an exceptional job in showcasing her longevity on tour, but against a younger and motivated player in Petra Marcinko, who is solid from the baseline, she might suffer an early exit down under.
Prediction: Marcinko in 3
Jordan: This will be Marcinko’s first Grand Slam main draw match, and I like her chances of winning. Maria’s variety is less likely to be effective in the Australian Open conditions, and her chances are further damaged by playing an opponent who rapidly climbed the rankings in the closing stages of 2025 with excellent performances.
Prediction: Marcinko in 2
Nurein: Marcinko is one of the tour’s rising young players. That said, Tatjana Maria tends to tap onto her experience and tricky slice game against inexperienced opponents who are not usually accustomed to dealing with her game. Just like their first meeting in Bangalore last year, Marcinko could struggle to find solutions to that wicked slice.
Prediction: Maria in 3
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