Jannik Sinner will square off against Luciano Darderi in the fourth round of the Australian Open on Monday, January 26.
The match will tentatively start at 2 a.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN.
Find my Australian Open Fourth Round preview and Sinner vs Darderi prediction for Monday below.
Jannik Sinner vs Luciano Darderi Player Prediction
- Sinner vs Darderi Pick: Darderi Under 9.5 Aces
My Sinner vs Darderi best bet is on Darderi to hit nine or fewer aces in this match. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live Australian Open odds page.
Sinner vs Darderi Odds
| Jannik Sinner Odds | -6600 |
| Luciano Darderi Odds | +2000 |
| Spread | Sinner -8.5 (-125), Darderi +8.5 (-110) |
| Over/Under | 29.5 (-110o / -125u) |
| Sinner vs Darderi H2H | 0-0 |
| Time | How to Watch | Monday, 2 a.m. ET | ESPN, ESPN+ |
| Odds via bet365 | |
Sinner vs Darderi Preview, Prediction
by Tudor Cosma
Jannik Sinner Betting Preview
Jannik Sinner narrowly escaped elimination in the previous round against Eliot Spizzirri, where he struggled significantly with full-body cramps due to the extreme heat.
Sinner was essentially saved by the tournament's heat policy; as he appeared on the verge of retirement, play was halted to close the roof and cool the arena. This sparked a massive controversy, with many accusing organizers of favoring the defending champion.
While partially true, it is a reality that all great champions —Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal— receive similar scheduling advantages and institutional support; there is simply too much money at stake for the stars to exit in the early rounds.
Luciano Darderi Betting Preview
Luciano Darderi has played exceptionally well here, exceeding all expectations. He arrives in the fourth round following a convincing upset victory over Karen Khachanov, where his serve functioned near-perfectly, recording 17 aces.
In his previous matches, he hit 15 aces against Garin and 10 against Baez —impressive statistics for a player who is relatively short for a big server.
However, we must consider two critical factors today. First, it is highly probable that Darderi will lose in straight sets in a relatively short match. Second, he is facing one of the premier returners in the world.
Sinner vs Darderi Predictions, Betting Analysis
Sinner will not take any unnecessary risks today. He will look to finish the match as quickly as possible to preserve his energy.
Given Sinner's elite return game and the likelihood of a shorter match, I believe Darderi will record Under 9.5 aces.
Pick: Darderi Under 9.5 Aces
