Mackenzie McDonald vs Liam Draxl predictions, Jan 14, 2026

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As the ATP Australian Open approaches, Mackenzie McDonald is set to host Liam Draxl on January 14, 2026, in what promises to be an intriguing matchup. Both players enter this contest with solid recent form; McDonald has secured victories in his last two matches, showcasing his strong baseline play and ability to control rallies. His tactical versatility often allows him to adapt to his opponents, which could serve him well in a high-stakes environment.

Conversely, Liam Draxl comes into the match having triumphed in four of his last five encounters. Known for his aggressive shot-making and powerful serve, Draxl has demonstrated an aptitude for putting pressure on opponents early in rallies. His ability to hit winners from both wings makes him a formidable adversary on any surface.

The bookmakers have McDonald favored at odds of 1.6 for the home advantage, while Draxl is not far behind with odds of 2.26, reflecting their competitive prospects. Both players possess strengths that could lead to different tactical battles, making this matchup difficult to predict. As the match unfolds, fans can expect a thrilling display of tennis with no guaranteed outcomes.

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McDonald
58.4%
Draxl
41.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0

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Latest Results

14.01.26 Mackenzie McDonald – Hugo Grenier – 2:0
12.01.26 Mackenzie McDonald – Dmitry Popko – 2:1
04.11.25 Mackenzie McDonald – Tomas Martin Etcheverry – 1:2
02.11.25 Shintaro Mochizuki – Mackenzie McDonald – 1:2
01.11.25 Marco Trungelliti – Mackenzie McDonald – 1:2
14.01.26 Vitaliy Sachko – Liam Draxl – 1:2
13.01.26 Moerani Bouzige – Liam Draxl – 0:2
08.01.26 Arthur Gea – Liam Draxl – 2:0
07.01.26 Moerani Bouzige – Liam Draxl – 0:2
04.01.26 Gustavo Heide – Liam Draxl – 1:2

Facts

  • McDonald is ranked ATP: 113. Draxl is ranked ATP: 145.
  • Draxl is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Draxl may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • McDonald will hold a modest advantage in this match.
  • Recently, there has been no match between the players.
  • Standings

    Draw

    2026

    Quarter-finals

    1 Dodig M. (Alt) Hassan B. 1 : 2
    2 Faria J. Mikrut L. 2 : 0
    3 Reis Da Silva J. Rocha H. 0 : 2
    4 Sekulic P. (WC) Trungelliti M. (18) 1 : 2
    5 Burruchaga R. A. (2) Peniston R. 2 : 0
    6 Kolar Z. Gea A. 0 : 2
    7 Harris L. Cina F. 1 : 2
    8 Pacheco Mendez R. Vallejo D. (30) 0 : 2
    9 Basilashvili N. (3) Bueno G. 0 : 2
    10 Herbert P. Den Ouden G. 2 : 1
    11 Marinkov P. (WC) McCabe J. 0 : 2
    12 Watanuki Y. Budkov Kjaer N. (23) 1 : 2
    13 Barrios Vera T. (4) Gueymard Wayenburg S. 2 : 0
    14 Hewitt C. (WC) Zheng M. 0 : 2
    15 Crawford O. Merida Aguilar D. 1 : 2
    16 Piros Z. Klein L. (28) 0 : 2
    17 Holt B. (5) Neumayer L. 2 : 1
    18 Zeppieri G. Added D. 2 : 0
    19 Sakamoto R. Evans D. 2 : 0
    20 Pavlovic L. Smith C. (32) 0 : 2
    21 McDonald M. (6) Popko D. 2 : 1
    22 Galan D. E. (RET.) Grenier H. 0 : 1
    23 Sachko V. Durasovic V. (Alt) 2 : 0
    24 Bouzige M. (WC) Draxl L. (20) 0 : 2
    25 Blockx A. (7) Cecchinato M. 2 : 0
    26 Shimabukuro S. Molcan A. 1 : 2
    27 Kubler J. Mayot H. 2 : 0
    28 Moreno De Alboran N. Gaubas V. (17) 0 : 2
    29 Nishioka Y. (8) Fatic N. 2 : 0
    30 Engel J. Loffhagen G. 0 : 2
    31 Galarneau A. Basavareddy N. 0 : 2
    32 Holmgren A. Ofner S. (19) 0 : 2
    33 Moller E. (9) Polmans M. (WC) 2 : 0
    34 Bolt A. Ymer E. 0 : 2
    35 Llamas Ruiz P. Bernet H. (WC) 2 : 1
    36 Wong C. Blanchet U. (31) 2 : 0
    37 Tseng C. H. (10) Landaluce M. 0 : 2
    38 Ellis B. (WC) Travaglia S. 1 : 2
    39 Kym J. Prado Angelo J. C. 2 : 0
    40 Sweeny D. Pellegrino A. (26) 2 : 1
    41 Choinski J. (11) Riedi L. 0 : 2
    42 Coppejans K. Jasika O. (Alt) 2 : 0
    43 Ficovich J. P. Rodionov J. 0 : 2
    44 Habib H. Svajda Z. (29) 0 : 2
    45 Virtanen O. (12) Mejia N. 1 : 2
    46 Wu Y. Krueger M. 2 : 0
    47 Boyer T. Barrena A. 2 : 1
    48 Lajal M. Passaro F. (27) 0 : 2
    49 Lajovic D. (13) Diaz Acosta F. 2 : 1
    50 Cassone M. Hsu Y. H. 2 : 1
    51 Guillen Meza A. Seyboth Wild T. 0 : 2
    52 Giustino L. Maestrelli F. (24) 0 : 2
    53 Prizmic D. (14) Olivieri G. A. 2 : 0
    54 Heide G. Clarke J. 2 : 0
    55 Fery A. Winter E. (WC) 2 : 0
    56 Tomic B. Dellien H. (25) 2 : 0
    57 Harris B. (15) Rodesch C. 0 : 2
    58 Tu L. (WC) Jodar R. 0 : 2
    59 Glinka D. Tabur C. 2 : 1
    60 van Assche L. Echargui M. (22) 2 : 0
    61 Carballes Baena R. (16) Bouquier A. 2 : 0
    62 Pinnington Jones J. Bailly G. A. 0 : 2
    63 Damm M. Onclin G. 2 : 1
    64 Droguet T. Jarry N. (21) 2 : 0

    Semi-finals

    1 Hassan B. Faria J. 0 : 2
    2 Rocha H. Trungelliti M. (18) 1 : 2
    3 Burruchaga R. A. (2) Gea A. 0 : 2
    4 Cina F. Vallejo D. (30) 1 : 2
    5 Bueno G. Herbert P. 0 : 2
    6 McCabe J. Budkov Kjaer N. (23) 1 : 2
    7 Barrios Vera T. (4) Zheng M. 1 : 2
    8 Merida Aguilar D. Klein L. (28) 1 : 2
    9 Holt B. (5) Zeppieri G. 1 : 2
    10 Sakamoto R. Smith C. (32) 2 : 0
    11 McDonald M. (6) Grenier H. 2 : 0
    12 Sachko V. Draxl L. (20) 1 : 2
    13 Blockx A. (7) Molcan A. 2 : 0
    14 Kubler J. Gaubas V. (17) 2 : 0
    15 Nishioka Y. (RET.) (8) Loffhagen G. 0 : 1
    16 Basavareddy N. Ofner S. (19) 2 : 1
    17 Moller E. (9) Ymer E. 1 : 2
    18 Llamas Ruiz P. Wong C. 0 : 2
    19 Landaluce M. Travaglia S. 1 : 2
    20 Kym J. Sweeny D. 0 : 2
    21 Riedi L. Coppejans K. 1 : 2
    22 Rodionov J. Svajda Z. (29) 0 : 2
    23 Mejia N. Wu Y. 0 : 2
    24 Boyer T. Passaro F. (27) 2 : 1
    25 Lajovic D. (13) Cassone M. 2 : 0
    26 Seyboth Wild T. Maestrelli F. (24) 0 : 2
    27 Prizmic D. (14) Heide G. 2 : 0
    28 Fery A. Tomic B. 2 : 0
    29 Rodesch C. Jodar R. 0 : 2
    30 Glinka D. van Assche L. 0 : 2
    31 Carballes Baena R. (16) Bailly G. A. 1 : 2
    32 Damm M. Droguet T. 2 : 0

    Final

    1 Faria J. Trungelliti M. (18)
    2 Gea A. Vallejo D. (30)
    3 Herbert P. Budkov Kjaer N. (23)
    4 Zheng M. Klein L. (28)
    5 Zeppieri G. Sakamoto R.
    6 McDonald M. (6) Draxl L. (20)
    7 Blockx A. (7) Kubler J.
    8 Loffhagen G. Basavareddy N.
    9 Ymer E. Wong C.
    10 Travaglia S. Sweeny D.
    11 Coppejans K. Svajda Z. (29)
    12 Wu Y. Boyer T.
    13 Lajovic D. (13) Maestrelli F. (24)
    14 Prizmic D. (14) Fery A.
    15 Jodar R. van Assche L.
    16 Bailly G. A. Damm M.

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