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As the WTA Australian Open approaches, the spotlight will be on the matchup between Fiona Ferro and Yeon Woo Ku on January 12, 2026. This clash presents an intriguing contest as Ferro takes the court at home, looking to leverage the familiar environment to her advantage.
Ferro’s recent form has seen her secure 2 wins out of her last 5 matches. While struggling to find consistency, her performance on home soil could potentially boost her morale and effectiveness. In contrast, Yeon Woo Ku has demonstrated a slight edge in form, with 3 victories in her last 5 outings. Known for her aggressive playing style, Ku’s ability to capitalize on her opponent’s weaknesses will be key in this encounter.
The bookmakers have set the odds at 2.08 for Ferro (home) and 1.69 for Ku (away), reflecting a competitive matchup. With a model prediction showing a 51.1% probability of a home win for Ferro against Ku’s 48.9% chance, this match is finely balanced. As both players prepare for battle, fans can anticipate a closely contested game that may hinge on tactical execution and mental resilience.
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| Ferro 44.4% |
Ku 55.6% |
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.06 | 1.68 | ||
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2.11 | 1.74 | |
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2.18 | 1.64 | ||
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2.08 | 1.66 |
Latest Results
| 01.01.26 Shuai Zhang – Fiona Ferro – 2:1 10.12.25 Fiona Ferro – Alycia Parks – 0:2 08.12.25 Mona Barthel – Fiona Ferro – 1:2 04.12.25 Fiona Ferro – Tamara Korpatsch – 0:2 02.12.25 Tina Nadine Smith – Fiona Ferro – 1:2 |
03.01.26 Kaitlin Quevedo – Yeon Woo Ku – 2:1 02.01.26 Yeon Woo Ku – Alina Charaeva – 2:0 29.11.25 Shuai Zhang – Yeon Woo Ku – 2:0 28.11.25 Yeon Woo Ku – Viktoria Morvayova – 2:0 27.11.25 Yeon Woo Ku – Yexin Ma – 2:0 |
Facts
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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