Alexander Bublik vs Jenson Brooksby Preview & Prediction | 2026 Australian Open | First Round

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Hong Kong Open winner and new world number ten Alexander Bublik takes on the USA's Jenson Brooksby in the first round of the Australian Open.

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Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN

How to watch online: UK – discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ & Tennis Channel

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Alexander Bublik vs Jenson Brooksby prediction

Alexander Bublik's preparations for the Australian Open could not have gone any better, with the 28-year-old moving into the top ten in the world thanks to his title success at the Hong Kong Open recently.

That was Bublik's ninth ATP Tour title, but it should be noted that the Australian Open is statistically his worst Grand Slam as he has never progressed beyond the second round.

He will face the USA's Jenson Brooksby, an unorthodox player who is proficient on all surfaces, without really excelling on one. The American participated in the ASB Classic recently, winning just one match before losing to Sebastian Baez.

Bublik will be full of confidence after his Hong Kong triumph, and despite his modest record in Melbourne, we see him coming out on top in this one.

Alexander Bublik vs Jenson Brooksby tip: Alexander Bublik to win