Michael Zheng vs Sebastian Korda Preview & Prediction | 2026 Australian Open | First Round

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A recent quarter-finalist in Brisbane, Sebastian Korda can make it five straight first round wins in Melbourne by beating Michael Zheng.

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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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Michael Zheng vs Sebastian Korda prediction

Always a strong performer at the Australian Open, Sebastian Korda will be hoping to beat his previous best finish in Melbourne, the quarter-finals back in 2023. The American is a winner of two ATP singles titles and has won more matches at the Australian Open than at any other Grand Slam across his career so far.

Fellow USA player Michael Zheng is very much an outsider here and facing the biggest match of his career. A former back-to-back NCAA champion with Columbia, Zheng’s youth pedigree is impressive and there’s no doubt that the 21-year-old is a real talent. But Grand Slam tennis obvious represents a massive step up both mentally, physically and from an ability perspective.

Korda should be well-prepared for this match having spent plenty of time in Australian, acclimatising and getting himself set for not just the Australian Open, but a long season ahead. On hard court, he should dominate Zheng and is expected to win in straight sets.

Michael Zheng vs Sebastian Korda tip: Sebastian Korda to win 3-0