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Mboko scores comeback win, while Navarro gets on the board in 2026
Victoria Mboko came from a set down to defeat Beatriz Haddad Maia in the first round in Adelaide. Meanwhile, Emma Navarro beat home favorite Emerson Jones in straight sets to collect her first win of 2026 and join Mboko in the second round.
Victoria Mboko didn’t make it easy on herself in her Adelaide opener, dropping the first set to Beatriz Haddad Maia before rallying for a 5-7, 6-3, 6-2 win in just over two hours.
“It’s never easy to play her,” Mboko said after the match. “She’s such a talented player. It was such a difficult match for me, so to get through today was…I feel relieved a little bit.
Adelaide International Betting Odds and Match Previews for January 13, 2026, Women's Singles
The Adelaide International round of 32 and round of 16 include seven matches scheduled for today, among them No. 17-ranked Victoria Mboko playing No. 33 Anna Kalinskaya.
The 27-year-old Kalinskaya, who is still seeking her first tournament title of 2026, is 1-1 this year.
To gain an edge prior to today's seven Adelaide International matches, see our betting preview below.
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ATP Adelaide Day 2 Predictions Including Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Aleksandar Vukic
First-round action at the ATP Adelaide International concludes with seven intriguing matches on Day 2. Greek No. 1 Stefanos Tsitsipas will look to find form before the Australian Open. Who will advance?
Tristan Schoolkate is coming off his best year on the Challenger Tour. He won two titles and made his long-awaited top 100 debut. His 2026 season began in Brisbane, where he lost to James Duckworth in qualifying. Hijikata is returning to Adelaiade with quarterfinal points to defend. The 24-year-old has been ranked as high as No. 62 but has since fallen out of the top 100. He started the season with a second-round run in Brisbane. When it comes to superior movement and defensive instincts, Hijikata should come out on top.
Prediction: Hijikata in 2
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