Korda Favored Over Auger-Aliassime in Great Ocean Road Open Final

Sebastian Korda and Felix Auger-Aliassime will clash in the Great Ocean Road Open final on Saturday, January 11, in Adelaide, Australia. Korda, the world No. 22, enters the match as the favorite with -135 odds, while Auger-Aliassime, ranked 29th, is the underdog at +110. The hard-court showdown will take place at The Drive, marking the culmination of the ATP 250 tournament.

This will be the fourth meeting between the two players, with Auger-Aliassime holding a 2-1 edge in their head-to-head record. The Canadian has won both of their previous hard-court encounters, including a 6-3, 6-4 victory in the 2022 Antwerp final. Korda’s lone win came on clay in Estoril in 2022. Both players are seeking to improve their finals records, with Korda at 2-6 and Auger-Aliassime at 5-10.

Korda has been dominant throughout the tournament, benefiting from a first-round bye and a quarterfinal walkover from Thanasi Kokkinakis. He has not dropped a single service game in his matches against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Miomir Kecmanovic. Auger-Aliassime, meanwhile, has battled through two three-set matches, defeating Arthur Cazaux, Marcos Giron, and Tommy Paul. However, his inconsistent performance against Paul raises concerns about his ability to handle Korda’s steady play.

Korda’s previous experience in Adelaide, where he lost a thrilling final to Novak Djokovic in 2022, could provide additional motivation. The American held a championship point in that match before falling in three sets. This time, Korda appears poised to claim the title, with his strong serve and baseline consistency likely to be key factors.

According to betting odds, Korda has a 57.4% implied chance of winning, while Auger-Aliassime’s chances stand at 47.6%. The match is expected to be closely contested, with Korda’s recent form giving him a slight edge.