Maria Sakkari vs Leolia Jeanjean Prediction & Betting Tips - WTA Australian Open

Prediction published on 16/01/2026, 05:26  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 16/01/2026 at 05:33 in Tennis Predictions

Maria Sakkari seeks to get back on track in 2026 when she takes on fellow unseeded player Leolia Jeanjean in the first round at the Australian Open. This will be their second career meeting and the first at a major. Below is our prediction for this match.

Maria Sakkari is back in Melbourne, where she has had considerable success over the years. The Greek player will be hoping for another strong run at this major to end her inconsistent start to the year. Sakkari has lost two of her four fixtures.

After starting the campaign with back-to-back victories at the United Cup, the former world number three has hit a snag. Currently ranked 52nd in the WTA, Sakkari, who has made the fourth round in Melbourne twice, lost her Adelaide opener last time out.

Leolia Jeanjean is having an even slower start to the year than Sakkari. The Frenchwoman has lost both of her matches without winning a set. She started the season representing her nation at the United Cup.

Jeanjean fell by the loss of five games against Jasmine Paolini in her most recent outing. This winless start has kept her from moving into the WTA top 100, as she has dropped to 103rd in the live ranking.

Jeanjean lost to Sakkari in straight sets in their only encounter at WTA level back in 2022 in Berlin.