Underdog Tatjana Maria Faces Clara Tauson in Australian Open Round of 64

MELBOURNE, Australia — In a highly anticipated Round of 64 clash at the 2025 Australian Open, No. 90-ranked Tatjana Maria will face No. 42 Clara Tauson on Tuesday. Tauson enters the match as the heavy favorite with -500 odds, while Maria, the underdog, is listed at +340.

Maria, a veteran player known for her resilience, is coming off a tough loss to Aliona Falei in the qualifying round of the China Open on September 22, 2024, where she fell 0-6, 6-7. Despite her recent struggles, Maria has a history of defying odds in Grand Slam tournaments.

Tauson, a rising star in women’s tennis, also faced disappointment in her last outing, losing to Jasmine Paolini in three sets (6-1, 5-7, 4-6) during the Round of 64 at the China Open on September 27, 2024. The Danish player will look to rebound and advance further in her Australian Open campaign.

Odds for the match, updated Tuesday at 6:45 PM ET, reflect Tauson’s strong position as the favorite. Tennis fans can stream the match and other live sports events today.

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