Grigor Dimitrov vs Tomas Machac Preview & Prediction | 2026 Australian Open | First Round
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Former Australian Open semi-finalist Grigor Dimitrov takes on Tomas Machac in the first-round.
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Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia
Surface: Outdoor hard
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Grigor Dimitrov vs Tomas Machac prediction
Tomas Machac already has a title to his name in 2026 after winning the Adelaide International. The Czech was on fine form throughout the week, defeating Tommy Paul in the last four and getting past Ugo Humbert in the final. Machac is a dangerous player on this surface and will fancy his chances of a deep run in Melbourne.
He faces Grigor Dimitrov in round one. The Bulgarian’s campaign was cut short last year in cruel fashion, as a result of a pectoral injury at Wimbledon despite being two sets up against Jannik Sinner. He made his full return at the start of this month, losing in round two to Raphael Collignon in Brisbane. It’s been nine years since he reached the semi-finals at this event, where he lost in five sets to Rafael Nadal.
This is an intriguing first-round match, but Machac has momentum behind him and will start as the favourite against Dimitrov.
Grigor Dimitrov vs Tomas Machac tip: Tomas Machac to win
