Polina Iatcenko vs Maria Lourdes Carle predictions, Jan 12, 2026

Jan 11, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

WTA Australian Open, on Monday,

Polina Iatcenko

Maria Lourdes Carle

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On January 12, 2026, the WTA Australian Open will showcase a compelling first-round match between Polina Iatcenko and Maria Lourdes Carle. Iatcenko, competing on home soil, enters the match with a strong record, having secured victories in three of her last five contests. Her aggressive baseline play and ability to dictate points make her a formidable opponent, especially in familiar conditions.

Conversely, Carle also boasts a similar recent form, winning three of her last five matches. Known for her tactical awareness and versatility on the court, Carle can effectively adapt her strategy depending on the flow of the match, which may prove crucial against Iatcenko.

Bookmakers have priced Iatcenko as the favorite with odds of 1.43, reflecting her home advantage and recent performances, while Carle’s odds stand at 2.78. Our model indicates a 62.6% probability of an Iatcenko victory, suggesting a strong likelihood she will capitalize on her home advantage. The predicted score, based on current odds, is 2:0 in favor of Iatcenko.

While the statistics favor Iatcenko, the dynamic nature of tennis makes this encounter highly competitive, with both players having the potential to make a significant impact.

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Iatcenko
66.1%		 Carle
33.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0

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Latest Results

06.01.26 Polina Iatcenko – Joanna Garland – Iatcenko P. retired
05.01.26 Polina Iatcenko – Destanee Aiava – 2:1
04.01.26 Polina Iatcenko – Ena Shibahara – 2:1
04.01.26 Polina Iatcenko – Sijia Wei – 2:0
05.12.25 Mika Stojsavljevic – Polina Iatcenko – 2:1		 27.11.25 Maria Lourdes Carle – Miriam Bianca Bulgaru – 0:2
25.11.25 Maria Lourdes Carle – Katarina Jokic – 2:0
21.11.25 Maria Lourdes Carle – Mayar Sherif – 0:2
20.11.25 Maria Lourdes Carle – Fernanda Labrana – 2:0
18.11.25 Maria Lourdes Carle – Alicia Herrero Linana – 2:1

Facts

  • Iatcenko is ranked WTA: 163. Carle is ranked WTA: 137.
  • Iatcenko is showing really good form (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Carle has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Carle may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Iatcenko is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • Recently, the players have not faced each other.

    • Standings

    Draw

    2026

    Quarter-finals

    1 Paquet C. (Alt) Mladenovic K.
    2 Bai Z. Korneeva A.
    3 Vidmanova D. Xu M.
    4 Guo H. Salkova D. (31)
    5 Bronzetti L. (2) Bolsova Zadoinov A.
    6 Brancaccio N. Stoiana M.
    7 Stephens S. Palicova B.
    8 Gadecki O. Rus A. (22)
    9 Sherif M. (3) Maristany G.
    10 Lazaro Garcia A. Prozorova T.
    11 Wei S. Kalieva E.
    12 Ma Y. Lepchenko V. (32)
    13 Kraus S. (4) Gjorcheska L.
    14 Zidansek T. Ponchet J.
    15 Iatcenko P. Carle M. L.
    16 Chirico L. Yuan Y. (25)
    17 Sonmez Z. (5) Samson L.
    18 Riera J. Shibahara E.
    19 Rosatello C. Mikulskyte J.
    20 Gasanova A. Quevedo K. (30)
    21 Starodubtseva Y. (6) Tubello A.
    22 Papamichail D. Vickery S.
    23 Hruncakova V. Nahimana S.
    24 Pera B. Tomova V. (18)
    25 Bassols M. (Alt) Giovannini L.
    26 Shymanovich I. Rodionova Ar.
    27 Leonard M. Sakatsume H.
    28 Hontama M. Timofeeva M. (28)
    29 Sasnovich A. (8) Efremova K. (WC)
    30 Deichmann K. Alame Re. (WC)
    31 Sharma A. Branstine C.
    32 Snigur D. Kawa K. (24)
    33 Jimenez Kasintseva V. (9) Cross K.
    34 Pigossi L. Zhu L.
    35 Mrdeza T. Kostovic T.
    36 Parrizas-Diaz N. Stakusic M. (17)
    37 Masarova R. (10) Charaeva A.
    38 Chwalinska M. Brengle M.
    39 Kokkinis T. (WC) Koevermans A.
    40 Kalinina A. Garland J. (19)
    41 Townsend T. (11) Hibino N.
    42 Rame A. Ortenzi J.
    43 Hunter S. (WC) Gorgodze E.
    44 Subasic A. (WC) Radivojevic L. (27)
    45 Minnen G. (12) Jorge F.
    46 Pieri J. Tan H.
    47 Knutson G. Cabrera L. (WC)
    48 Webb S. (WC) Klimovicova L. (23)
    49 Parry D. (13) Pridankina E.
    50 Tagger L. Gao X.
    51 Aiava D. Dart H.
    52 Costoulas S. Tararudee L. (21)
    53 Korpatsch T. (14) Bulgaru M.
    54 Ambrosio S. Sanchez A. S.
    55 Wuerth T. Liu C.
    56 Inglis M. Romero Gormaz L. (29)
    57 Vandewinkel H. (15) Lee C. Y.
    58 Monnet C. Micic E. (WC)
    59 Ferro F. Ku Y.
    60 Friedsam A-L. Fruhvirtova L. (20)
    61 Bartunkova N. (16) Janicijevic S.
    62 Smith T. N. (WC) Brace C.
    63 Sevastova A. Osuigwe W.
    64 Vedder E. Stefanini L. (26)

    Semi-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8
    5 TBD #9 TBD #10
    6 TBD #11 TBD #12
    7 TBD #13 TBD #14
    8 TBD #15 TBD #16
    9 TBD #17 TBD #18
    10 TBD #19 TBD #20
    11 TBD #21 TBD #22
    12 TBD #23 TBD #24
    13 TBD #25 TBD #26
    14 TBD #27 TBD #28
    15 TBD #29 TBD #30
    16 TBD #31 TBD #32
    17 TBD #33 TBD #34
    18 TBD #35 TBD #36
    19 TBD #37 TBD #38
    20 TBD #39 TBD #40
    21 TBD #41 TBD #42
    22 TBD #43 TBD #44
    23 TBD #45 TBD #46
    24 TBD #47 TBD #48
    25 TBD #49 TBD #50
    26 TBD #51 TBD #52
    27 TBD #53 TBD #54
    28 TBD #55 TBD #56
    29 TBD #57 TBD #58
    30 TBD #59 TBD #60
    31 TBD #61 TBD #62
    32 TBD #63 TBD #64

    Final

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8
    5 TBD #9 TBD #10
    6 TBD #11 TBD #12
    7 TBD #13 TBD #14
    8 TBD #15 TBD #16
    9 TBD #17 TBD #18
    10 TBD #19 TBD #20
    11 TBD #21 TBD #22
    12 TBD #23 TBD #24
    13 TBD #25 TBD #26
    14 TBD #27 TBD #28
    15 TBD #29 TBD #30
    16 TBD #31 TBD #32

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