Taylor Townsend vs Storm Hunter predictions, Jan 14, 2026

Jan 14, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

WTA Australian Open, Melbourne Park (Melbourne) on Wednesday,

Taylor Townsend

Storm Hunter

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### Match Preview: Taylor Townsend vs. Storm Hunter

The upcoming clash between Taylor Townsend and Storm Hunter promises to be an exciting first-round match at the WTA Australian Open on January 14, 2026, held at Townsend’s home venue.

Taylor Townsend enters the match on a high note, having secured victories in both of her last two outings. Known for her aggressive playstyle and adept net game, Townsend leverages her powerful serve and excellent court coverage, making her a formidable opponent on home soil.

In contrast, Storm Hunter has demonstrated impressive form, winning four of her last five matches. Hunter’s game relies heavily on a strong baseline presence and consistent shot placement, allowing her to control rallies effectively. Her recent success indicates a solid rhythm and confidence heading into this match.

With bookmakers favoring Townsend slightly at odds of 1.6 compared to Hunter’s 2.26, the match could be closely contested. Townsend’s home advantage and momentum may provide her an edge, but Hunter’s recent form and tactical prowess cannot be underestimated. Both players have strengths that could tip the match in their favor, making this an intriguing matchup with no guaranteed outcomes.

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Townsend
58.5%		 Hunter
41.5%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Pinnacle 1.60 2.26

Latest Results

13.01.26 Taylor Townsend – Jasmin Ortenzi – 2:0
11.01.26 Taylor Townsend – Nao Hibino – 2:1
13.10.25 Dalma Galfi – Taylor Townsend – 2:0
12.10.25 Mei Yamaguchi Tennis – Taylor Townsend – 1:2
31.08.25 Barbora Krejcikova – Taylor Townsend – 2:1		 14.01.26 Storm Hunter – Lola Radivojevic – 2:0
12.01.26 Storm Hunter – Ekaterine Gorgodze – 2:0
03.01.26 Storm Hunter – Malene Helgo – 2:0
26.11.25 Storm Hunter – Fangran Tian – 0:2
25.11.25 Destanee Aiava – Storm Hunter – 1:2

Facts

  • Townsend is ranked WTA: 116. Hunter is ranked WTA: 363.
  • Hunter is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Townsend may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Townsend might have a minor edge in this game.
  • In the last 2 head-to-head matches, Townsend won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 4:0. (average 2:0).

    Latest Head To Head

    29.10.22 Taylor Townsend – Storm Hunter – 2:0
    01.08.22 Taylor Townsend – Storm Hunter – 2:0

    Standings

    Draw

    2026

    Quarter-finals

    1 Paquet C. (Alt) Mladenovic K. 2 : 1
    2 Bai Z. Korneeva A. 2 : 0
    3 Vidmanova D. Xu M. 2 : 1
    4 Guo H. Salkova D. (31) 0 : 2
    5 Bronzetti L. (2) Bolsova Zadoinov A. 2 : 1
    6 Brancaccio N. Stoiana M. 1 : 2
    7 Stephens S. Palicova B. 2 : 0
    8 Gadecki O. Rus A. (22) 2 : 0
    9 Sherif M. (3) Maristany G. 0 : 2
    10 Lazaro Garcia A. Prozorova T. 0 : 2
    11 Wei S. (RET.) Kalieva E. 1 : 1
    12 Ma Y. Lepchenko V. (32) 2 : 0
    13 Kraus S. (4) Gjorcheska L. 0 : 2
    14 Zidansek T. Ponchet J. 2 : 0
    15 Iatcenko P. Carle M. L. 0 : 2
    16 Chirico L. Yuan Y. (25) 1 : 2
    17 Sonmez Z. (5) Samson L. 2 : 0
    18 Riera J. Shibahara E. 2 : 1
    19 Rosatello C. Mikulskyte J. 0 : 2
    20 Gasanova A. Quevedo K. (30) 2 : 0
    21 Starodubtseva Y. (6) Tubello A. 2 : 1
    22 Papamichail D. Vickery S. 2 : 0
    23 Hruncakova V. Nahimana S. 2 : 0
    24 Pera B. Tomova V. (18) 1 : 2
    25 Bassols M. (Alt) Giovannini L. 2 : 0
    26 Shymanovich I. Rodionova Ar. 2 : 1
    27 Leonard M. Sakatsume H. 0 : 2
    28 Hontama M. Timofeeva M. (28) 2 : 1
    29 Sasnovich A. (8) Efremova K. (WC) 2 : 0
    30 Deichmann K. Alame Re. (WC) 2 : 1
    31 Sharma A. Branstine C. 1 : 2
    32 Snigur D. Kawa K. (24) 2 : 1
    33 Jimenez Kasintseva V. (9) Cross K. 2 : 1
    34 Pigossi L. Zhu L. 0 : 2
    35 Mrdeza T. Kostovic T. 0 : 2
    36 Parrizas-Diaz N. Stakusic M. (17) 0 : 2
    37 Masarova R. (10) Charaeva A. 2 : 1
    38 Chwalinska M. Brengle M. 2 : 0
    39 Kokkinis T. (WC) Koevermans A. 0 : 2
    40 Kalinina A. Garland J. (19) 2 : 0
    41 Townsend T. (11) Hibino N. 2 : 1
    42 Rame A. Ortenzi J. 1 : 2
    43 Hunter S. (WC) Gorgodze E. 2 : 0
    44 Subasic A. (WC) Radivojevic L. (27) 1 : 2
    45 Minnen G. (12) Jorge F. 2 : 0
    46 Pieri J. Tan H. 1 : 2
    47 Knutson G. Cabrera L. (WC) 0 : 2
    48 Webb S. (WC) Klimovicova L. (23) 0 : 2
    49 Parry D. (13) Pridankina E. 0 : 2
    50 Tagger L. Gao X. 2 : 1
    51 Aiava D. Dart H. 1 : 2
    52 Costoulas S. Tararudee L. (21) 0 : 2
    53 Korpatsch T. (14) Bulgaru M. 2 : 1
    54 Ambrosio S. Sanchez A. S. 2 : 0
    55 Wuerth T. Liu C. 0 : 2
    56 Inglis M. Romero Gormaz L. (29) 2 : 1
    57 Vandewinkel H. (15) Lee C. Y. 1 : 2
    58 Monnet C. Micic E. (WC) 1 : 2
    59 Ferro F. Ku Y. 2 : 0
    60 Friedsam A-L. Fruhvirtova L. (20) 1 : 2
    61 Bartunkova N. (16) Janicijevic S. 2 : 0
    62 Smith T. N. (WC) Brace C. 2 : 0
    63 Sevastova A. Osuigwe W. 0 : 2
    64 Vedder E. Stefanini L. (26) 0 : 2

    Semi-finals

    1 Paquet C. Bai Z. 0 : 2
    2 Vidmanova D. Salkova D. (31) 2 : 0
    3 Bronzetti L. (2) Stoiana M. 2 : 1
    4 Stephens S. Gadecki O. 2 : 1
    5 Maristany G. Prozorova T. 2 : 1
    6 Kalieva E. Ma Y. 2 : 0
    7 Gjorcheska L. Zidansek T. 1 : 2
    8 Carle M. L. Yuan Y. (25) 1 : 2
    9 Sonmez Z. (5) Riera J. 2 : 0
    10 Mikulskyte J. Gasanova A. 1 : 2
    11 Starodubtseva Y. (6) Papamichail D. 2 : 0
    12 Hruncakova V. Tomova V. (18) 0 : 2
    13 Bassols M. Shymanovich I. 2 : 0
    14 Sakatsume H. Hontama M. 2 : 0
    15 Sasnovich A. (8) Deichmann K. 2 : 0
    16 Branstine C. (RET.) Snigur D. 0 : 1
    17 Jimenez Kasintseva V. (9) Zhu L. 0 : 2
    18 Kostovic T. Stakusic M. (17) 0 : 2
    19 Masarova R. (10) Chwalinska M. 1 : 2
    20 Koevermans A. Kalinina A. 0 : 2
    21 Townsend T. (11) Ortenzi J. 2 : 0
    22 Hunter S. Radivojevic L. (27) 2 : 0
    23 Minnen G. (12) Tan H. 2 : 0
    24 Cabrera L. Klimovicova L. (23) 0 : 2
    25 Pridankina E. Tagger L. 1 : 2
    26 Dart H. Tararudee L. (21) 1 : 2
    27 Korpatsch T. (14) Ambrosio S. (RET.) 1 : 0
    28 Liu C. Inglis M. 1 : 2
    29 Lee C. Y. Micic E. 2 : 0
    30 Ferro F. Fruhvirtova L. (20) 1 : 2
    31 Bartunkova N. (16) Smith T. N. (RET.) 0 : 1
    32 Osuigwe W. Stefanini L. (26) 2 : 0

    Final

    1 Bai Z. Vidmanova D.
    2 Bronzetti L. (2) Stephens S.
    3 Maristany G. Kalieva E.
    4 Zidansek T. Yuan Y. (25)
    5 Sonmez Z. (5) Gasanova A.
    6 Starodubtseva Y. (6) Tomova V. (18)
    7 Bassols M. Sakatsume H.
    8 Sasnovich A. (8) Snigur D.
    9 Zhu L. Stakusic M. (17)
    10 Chwalinska M. Kalinina A.
    11 Townsend T. (11) Hunter S.
    12 Minnen G. (12) Klimovicova L. (23)
    13 Tagger L. Tararudee L. (21)
    14 Korpatsch T. (14) Inglis M.
    15 Lee C. Y. Fruhvirtova L. (20)
    16 Bartunkova N. (16) Osuigwe W.

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