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Elise Mertens (No. 21) opens her Australian Open campaign against Lanlana Tararudee (No. 131) in the Round of 128. Mertens is the heavy favorite with -350 odds, giving her an implied 77.8% chance of winning, while Tararudee sits at +260. The match is scheduled for Sunday, January 18, and will be broadcast on ESPN+. While Mertens holds a significant ranking and experience advantage, recent stats show Tararudee has a strong service game, and Mertens is coming off a loss in her previous tournament.
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