Preview, Prediction, Odds & Head-to-Head for Medvedev vs Halys.
Three-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev is hunting down a maiden championship run at the Australian Open 2026, but his path to success is not going to be easy. The Russian is set to take on French World No. 83 Quentin Halys in the Round of 64 on Wednesday. Medvedev has begun the 2026 season with a perfect record of 6-0 thus far, and there seems to be no stopping him. A Round of 32 battle against either Fabian Marozsan or Kamil Majchrzan awaits the winner of this highly anticipated tussle at Melbourne Park.
370 days later, Daniil Medvedev wins a Grand Slam match again in some style!
It’s the longest time he’s had to wait between two Grand Slam wins in his career. pic.twitter.com/VWBSMtlZuQ
After a quiet 2025 campaign that finished with just one title for Medvedev, the 29-year-old has raced off the blocks this year. Entering the Brisbane International as the top seed, the former US Open winner dropped just one set en route to his 22nd career trophy. One out of Medvedev’s 41 wins from the previous season came against Halys. The Frenchman is yet to get past Round-2 at the Australian Open, and has a career success rate of 36% so far.
Quentin Halys hits one of the SHOTS OF THE YEAR.
Never seen anything like this.
He falls down & is half-way to laying on the floor, but slaps a forehand into the corner.
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) July 19, 2024
According to the tennis betting odds on BetMGM, Daniil Medvedev is the favorite and Quentin Halys is the minnow in this Round of 64 clash at the Australian Open 2026. Their pre-match odds on the moneyline are currently -670 and +450 respectively, via BetMGM. Here’s how we are betting on the Medvedev vs Halys match-up, including our best bets, supporting odds and a set-score prop for bigger prices.
Tournament & Round: Australian Open 2026, Round of 64
Surface: Outdoor Hard Court
Format: Men’s Singles, Best of Five Sets
Date & Start Time: January 21, 12:30 PM Local (Approx.)
Court: John Cain Arena, Melbourne
Best Bet: Daniil Medvedev to Win 3-0 @ +100 as per BetMGM
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Daniil Medvedev vs Quentin Halys Betting Odds
Given below are the latest odds for Daniil Medvedev vs Quentin Halys from the top sportsbooks. We are looking at the match money line, game handicap and total games, plus some set betting markets where available.
Daniil Medvedev vs Quentin Halys Predictions & Picks
Our Pick: Daniil Medvedev 3-0 at +100
Medvedev’s swashbuckling recent form has forced the tennis fraternity to bookmark his matches at the Australian Open 2026. The former World No. 1 is generating extra depth on his groundstrokes from deep behind the baseline, and seems to have regained the express court coverage that had gone into hiding last year. In his six matches so far, Medvedev is averaging over 9 aces and 90% service game wins per match.
Halys has taken on Medvedev twice on the ATP Tour, and once on the Challenger circuit. Unfortunately, the 29-year-old is yet to grab a set against the current World No. 12. With Medvedev being a master at neutralizing the weapons of his opponents, Halys has struggled to take control of the encounter under pressure. This is why we are picking Daniil Medvedev to emerge triumphant in straight sets on Wednesday.
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Daniil Medvedev Recent Form
Brisbane International 2026: Winner
Paris Masters 2025: Quarterfinal
Erste Bank Open Vienna 2025: Round of 16
Almaty Open 2025: Winner
Shanghai Masters 2025: Semifinal
Quentin Halys Recent Form
Adelaide International 2026: Round of 16
Brisbane International 2026: Round of 16
Moselle Open 2025: Round of 32
Paris Masters 2025: Qualifying
Swiss Indoors Basel 2025: Round of 32
Daniil Medvedev vs Quentin Halys Head to Head Record
Daniil Medvedev has a 2-0 record in the head-to-head against Quentin Halys. One of their encounters took place in 2025, with the other being in 2023. The Round of 64 battle in Melbourne is set to be the first meeting between the two stars at the Grand Slam level.
Event
Round
Winner
Score
2025 Halle
Round of 16
Daniil Medvedev
6-2 7-5
2023 Miami
Round of 16
Daniil Medvedev
6-4 6-2
How to Watch Daniil Medvedev vs Quentin Halys at the Australian Open 2026?
The Australian Open 2026 can be viewed live on a variety of streaming platforms and TV channels across the world. This includes Tennis Channel, Stan Sport, ESPN International, TSN, beIN Sports, SuperSport, Canal+, Sony Sports, Eurosport and TNT Sports – depending on where you are watching from.
Date
January 21, 2026
Time
Around 12:30 PM Local (Approx.)
Tournament
Australian Open 2026, Round of 64
Surface
Outdoor Hard Court
Court
John Cain Arena, Melbourne
TV/Streaming
Tennis Channel, Stan Sport, ESPN International, TSN, beIN Sports, SuperSport, Canal+, Sony Sports, Eurosport, TNT Sports
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