WTA Australian OpenHard1/64-finals18 Jan 2026 · 09:55
A. Pavlyuchenkova
#114 · Russia
VS
Z. Bai
#371 · China

Odds

Market
Pavlyuchenkova
Bai
Winner

Player analysis

A. Pavlyuchenkova comes into this match in difficult form — 0 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -13.9, meaning A. Pavlyuchenkova has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.2/10, leaving A. Pavlyuchenkova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — A. Pavlyuchenkova has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -39 over recent matches.

DS -13.88Trend mixed

Z. Bai shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 114. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -21.4 to 22.0, with at least one match where Z. Bai was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.5/10, leaving Z. Bai vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +23 over the last five.

DS 3.05Trend mixed

Recent form

Recent form bar chartLLLLL

0W 5L last 5

15 FebKrejcikova4-6 4-6L
8 FebMertens2-6 1-6L
1 FebKessler6-3 6-3L
18 JanBai4-6 6-2 6-7L
4 JanCirstea6-3 6-1L
Recent form bar chartLWWWW

4W 1L last 5

21 JanSabalenka6-3 6-1L
18 JanPavlyuchenkova4-6 6-2 6-7W
15 JanVidmanova4-6 6-4 6-1W
14 JanPaquet1-6 2-6W
13 JanKorneeva6-4 6-3W

Hard court stats

Pavlyuchenkova
Stat
Bai
58.1%
Win rate
74.3%
320–231
W–L
113–39

Avg stats — last 5

1st serve %50%
1st serve won70%
2nd serve won40%
BP converted10%
BP saved50%
Aces3
Double faults7
1st serve %60%
1st serve won60%
2nd serve won40%
BP converted60%
BP saved60%
Aces1
Double faults2