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Juan Varillas vs Alexander Zverev Prediction and Odds: Australian Open 2023

A place in the second round of the Australian Open is up for grabs as Juan Varillas takes on Alexander Zverev on Tuesday. The German player has had a slow start to his 2023 campaign, and he’ll look to get back on course with a win today. On that note, which of these players will be left standing after this match?

The odds in this article were correct at the time of writing, and odds are subject to change. We recommend checking with the bookmaker before placing the bet.

Juan Varillas vs Alexander Zverev – Match Predictions

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It can be a challenge to decide which option to bet on, especially in the Australian Open. However, our team of analysts have you covered. We’ve thoroughly analysed both players, bringing you the best value. On that note, these are our predictions and tips for Juan Varillas vs Alexander Zverev:

Juan Varillas to Win At Least One Set

Although Alexander Zverev is the overwhelming favourite to win this match, his recent form hasn’t inspired a lot of confidence. The German is coming off three consecutive losses, all in straight sets. To be fair, Juan Pablo Varillas has mostly plied his trade in the Challenger circuit; however, he has won seven of his last eight matches, and is heading into this match with a lot of confidence. Bearing Zverev’s recent struggles in mind, we don’t think he’ll win this match in straight sets.

Over 31.5 Games

We’ve established that this match won’t be as one-sided as the odds suggest. Also, we believe the 31.5 games mark is a little too low. It’s entirely possible for this match to end in straight sets, and still go comfortably above this line. Considering the odds, we think there’s a lot of value in backing the over here.

Juan Varillas vs Alexander Zverev Preview

As these players square off against each other, let’s take a look at their recent form.

Juan Varillas

Juan Pablo Varillas had to go through the qualifying rounds in order to reach this tournament; and even then, he fell short in the last round of qualies. However, due to the withdrawal of Marin Cilic from the main draw, Varillas qualified as a lucky loser. Interestingly, this will be the Peruvian’s first ever outing in the Australian Open.

Alexander Zverev

Alexander Zverev’s 2023 campaign got off to a rocky start, as he lost two of two matches at the United Cup. The 25 year old will hope to get back to winning ways, and he’ll fancy his chances against Juan Varillas.

Juan Varillas vs Alexander Zverev Head to Head

This will be the first clash between these players, which is no surprise considering Juan Pablo Varillas has spent most of his career playing Challenger and ITF events.

Juan Varillas vs Alexander Zverev Match Details

  • What are the bookmakers’ odds on these players? at 15/2 (8.5), Juan Varillas is a huge underdog, while Alexander Zverev is the favourite at 1/14 (1.07)
  • On which court will Varillas vs Zverev be played? Melbourne’s Court 2 will host these players
  • Where to watch AO 2023 in UK? All Australian Open matches will be broadcast live on Eurosport, you can also live stream this match on Discovery +.


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