Australian Open Prediction: J.J. Wolf vs Sebastian Baez; Preview, Head-to-Head, and Prediction

The stage is all set and the lights are just about to go underway in Melbourne as some of the best names in the world will be going head to head against each other to claim the maiden grand slam of the year which is the Australian Open. One among them will be J.J. Wolf. Having made his way to the fourth round last year, the young American will be looking to go all guns blazing and clinch the title.

However, his journey to the top will not be easy at all. Standing his way in the first round itself will be Argentinean superpower Sebastian Baez. With a glorious chance for both the tennis titans to progress, who among the two could make it? Let’s find out!

J.J. Wolf vs Sebastian Baez: preview

Coming into this year’s Australian Open, J.J. Wolf will be looking to reverse his recent downturn and start moving upward. The American superstar, after not ending his 2023 on a perfect note, aimed to begin the new year on a high. However, a disappointing result at the ASB Classic led to his elimination in the first round.

With only 2 wins out of his recent 5 encounters, the American star is desperate to get things back on track and pull out his best game. Ranked no. 54 has an aggregate 0-2 win-loss record in 2024, 0-2 on hard. In terms of his career, The American has an overall 164-114 record. He has a positive 83-62 record on hard.

On the other hand, his opponent Sebastian Baez is also dealing with a poor run of form at the moment. While Wolf has 2 wins, Baez only managed to win 1 match in his last 5 encounters. Hoping to pull out his best game at the AO, he will be looking to whatever it takes to clinch the win against his American rival.

Ranked no. 26 (career-high), Sebastian lost his last match in Adelaide where he lost 6-1 6-3 to Draper in the 1st round on the 8th of January. Talking about his overall career, Sebastian has an overall 220-123 record. He has a positive 28-26 record on hard.

Wolf vs Baez: Head-to-head

When it comes to the head-to-head stats between the two players, the American sensation is the winner by winning the only encounter that the two had. It was back in October last year when the two faced off against each other at the Stockholm Open in Sweden.

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Wolf was clearly the dominant force back then and won that match in straight sets. The final scoreline of the match remained 7-5, 6-2 in favor of the American star. With a chance to double the lead, he will be looking to carry the same form that he showed back then. On the other hand, his opponent Baez will be looking to turn things around and equal the tie.

Prediction: J.J. Wolf could win the evenly contested encounter

One thing is certain, these two could produce an evenly contested match at the upcoming Australian Open. While the odds could go anywhere, J.J. Wolf could progress further. Having made his way into the fourth round last year, the American sensation has an idea of how to deal with Australian soil.

However, his opponent will not go down without pulling a fight. With an equal chance for the two to progress, they will give in their everything. What are your thoughts on this? Who are you rooting for? Do let us know in the comments below!

As per the 2024 Australian Open schedule, the first-round matches will kick off on Sunday, January 14th.

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