Lorenzo Sonego vs Carlos Taberner Preview & Prediction | 2026 Australian Open | First Round
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Lorenzo Sonego faces Carlos Taberner in the first-round of the Australian Open.
Start date/time:
Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia
Surface: Outdoor hard
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Lorenzo Sonego vs Carlos Taberner prediction
There is pressure on Lorenzo Sonego to perform in Melbourne, as he has points to defend, having reached the quarter-finals here last season. It was Sonego’s best ever result at a Grand Slam, and it ended with a four set defeat to Ben Shelton. Despite such a strong start to 2025, he struggled for the rest of the year, only making his first semi-final in Athens, his final event of the season. He competed in one tournament before this event, only making round two in Hong Kong.
He takes on Carlos Taberner, the world number 98. The Spaniard won two Challenger titles last season and reached his first ATP final in Umag during the summer. He attempted to qualify for the Adelaide International earlier this month but lost to Alexander Shevchenko.
Sonego’s consistency and stronger game on the hard courts is likely to give him the clear edge in this first-round match. He is generally an efficient player against lower-ranked opponents in the early stages of slams.
Lorenzo Sonego vs Carlos Taberner tip: Lorenzo Sonego to win 3-0
