Australian Open 2025 Predictions: Top Tennis Best Bets for Day 3

As the Australian Open is going on and it reaches its day 3 tennis fans from around the world are cheering their best players who are playing at the ground in Melbourne. 

We are here with a breakdown of predictions and bets for Australian Open Day 3 matches, scheduled for January 14th in the U.S.

1. Brandon Nakashima vs. Ben Shelton

Stat	Nakashima	Shelton
Head-to-Head	0 Wins	2 Wins
Tiebreakers Played	3 of 4 Sets	3 of 4 Sets
Strengths	Baseline Play	Powerful Serve
Odds	+176	Favorite

Prediction: Nakashima has pushed Shelton to the brink in previous meetings, and with odds undervaluing his chances, there’s value in betting on him.

Bet: Nakashima Moneyline (ML): +176 (0.5 units).

2. Gael Monfils vs. Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard

Stat	Monfils	Mpetshi Perricard
Age	38	21
Serve Hold % (2024)	81.7%	89.9%
Recent Form	Title in Auckland	Rising Talent

Prediction: Mpetshi Perricard’s dominant serve gives him an edge, especially against an aging Monfils who might struggle physically after a demanding week.

Bet: Mpetshi Perricard ML: -140 (1.5 units).

3. Stan Wawrinka vs. Lorenzo Sonego

Stat	Wawrinka	Sonego
Age	39	29
2024 Break %	Moderate	13.5% (Poor)
Winning % (2024)	42.3%	42.3%

Prediction: Wawrinka’s experience and Sonego’s returning struggles make this an interesting match. Expect the veteran to pull off an upset.

Bet: Wawrinka ML: +200 (0.5 units).

4. Peyton Stearns vs. Emma Navarro

Stat	Stearns	Navarro
Head-to-Head	0 Wins	4 Wins
Serve Strength	Weak	Solid
Style	Aggressive	Defensive

Prediction: Navarro’s steady baseline game and better serving will counter Stearns’ riskier shot-making style.

Bet: Navarro ML: -138 (1.5 units).

Added Picks

1. Parlay:
   
   • Nakashima +2.5 Sets vs. Shelton.
   • Rune ML vs. Zhang (-152).
     Reason: Rune is a heavy favorite, and Nakashima should at least win one set.
2. Iva Jovic ML (-110) vs. Nuria Parrizas-Diaz.

Stay tuned for updates as matches progress. Check more “ Australian Open 2025 : Highlights”