Lin Zhu vs Marina Stakusic predictions, Jan 14, 2026

Jan 14, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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

Lin Zhu

Stakusic

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As Lin Zhu prepares to face off against Marina Stakusic in the WTA Australian Open on January 14, 2026, the matchup presents intriguing aspects for analysis. The event will take place in Lin Zhu’s home surroundings, potentially giving her a psychological edge.

In recent performances, Lin Zhu has exhibited mixed results, securing victories in 2 of her last 4 matches. Her playing style relies on strategic baseline rallies and a strong backhand, which has been effective in previous encounters. However, she will need to elevate her level of play to overcome the formidable challenge posed by Stakusic.

Conversely, Marina Stakusic enters the match buoyed by her recent form, winning 2 of her last 3 matches. Stakusic is known for her aggressive play and quick serve, which can disrupt her opponent’s rhythm. This tactical approach could be pivotal against Zhu, particularly if she can capitalize on early momentum.

The current bookmakers’ odds reflect Stakusic as the favorite, suggesting a predicted final score of 0:2 in her favor. However, with home advantage and recent improvements in play, Zhu could still spring a surprise. As always with tennis, the outcome remains uncertain, and both players have the tools to claim victory on the day.

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Zhu
44.1%		 Stakusic
55.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 0:2

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Latest Results

13.01.26 Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva – Lin Zhu – 0:2
11.01.26 Laura Pigossi – Lin Zhu – 0:2
04.01.26 Victoria Mboko – Lin Zhu – 2:1
02.01.26 Elise Mertens – Lin Zhu – 2:0
27.10.25 Alycia Parks – Lin Zhu – Zhu L. retired		 13.01.26 Teodora Kostovic – Marina Stakusic – 0:2
12.01.26 Nuria Parrizas Diaz – Marina Stakusic – 0:2
05.01.26 Marina Stakusic – Darja Vidmanova – 0:2
09.11.25 Marina Stakusic – Renata Zarazua – 1:2
08.11.25 Iva Jovic – Marina Stakusic – 0:2

Facts

  • Zhu is ranked WTA: 163. Stakusic is ranked WTA: 127.
  • Stakusic may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, both players are almost equally likely to win.
  • The players have not played against each other recently.

    • 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.
    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 TBD #25 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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