Van De Zandschulp vs De Minaur Prediction 14 January 2025

Will Botic van de Zandschulp get his revenge against Alex de Minaur in the 1/64 final of the Australian Open after a tough loss at the Davis Cup a couple of years ago (7-5;3-6;3-6)? Sportbooks firmly believe not. We, in turn, also rate the chances of revenge low, sharing the offered assessments in our prediction.

Botic van de Zandschulp

Van de Zandschulp is unlikely to be noted for fantastic performances in the foreseeable future, as he is not in his best form. Before going on vacation, Botic sent Rafael Nadal into retirement in front of an away crowd. However, he was once again short-lived. A week earlier, the Dutchman lost to Nishesh Basavareddy in Auckland, converting only two break points out of seven. The athlete consistently gives the initiative to competitors, which usually does not end well.

Alex de Minaur

De Minaur recently had a streak of six defeats. However, during the vacation, he noticeably transformed in every aspect. At the United Cup, Alex did not lose a single set in two matches, taking care of Tomas Martin Etcheverry and Billy Harris in just 2 hours and 34 minutes. The Australian has finally recovered from a serious hip injury sustained at the British major. Therefore, further progress seems inevitable. In Melbourne, the athlete has never advanced beyond the fourth round, which should positively influence his motivation.

Editorial Prediction

In this match, de Minaur must avoid significant stress. A colossal superiority in class, the home court advantage, acceptable physical condition, and excellent emotional setting - all these nuances strongly indicate that a logical option for the match is a victory for the representative of Australia with a handicap of -7.5.