The women’s singles tournament is always one of the standout events at the Australian Open. Iconic players such as Margaret Court and Serena Williams dominated the event in the past, but a new generation of stars is emerging.
At just 21, Iga Swiatek is the bookies’ heavy favorite to win the 2023 Aussie Open. Can the rising sensation add another title to her ever-growing collection? Or could an outsider upset the odds at Melbourne Park?
After analyzing the contenders, I will provide my 2023 WTA Australian Open predictions. Keep reading to discover my recommended betting pick.
Top Contenders to Win the 2023 Women’s Australian Open Title
Iga Swiatek (+175)
If the 2023 WTA Australian Open odds are anything to go by, Swiatek looks destined to lift the trophy on January 28. Indeed, the Polish superstar is priced at just +175 to win the tournament – emphasizing her dominance.
Despite her age, Swiatek already has three Grand Slam titles to her name. Having won both the French Open and US Open in 2022, she will be confident of improving on her run to the semi-finals of last year’s Aussie Open.
Caroline Garcia (+1000)
Carolina Garcia has climbed to #4 in the WTA Singles Rankings after winning the 2022 WTA Finals. The 29-year-old has never won a Grand Slam singles title, but she will fancy her chances of triumphing in Melbourne after reaching the 2022 US Open semi-finals.
Aryna Sabalenka (+1200)
It is only a matter of time before Aryna Sabalenka wins a Grand Slam singles title. The 24-year-old Belarusian has reached three major semi-finals since 2021, making her one of the favorites to secure the silverware in Melbourne.
Coco Gauff (+1200)
After reaching the 2021 French Open quarter-finals, Coco Gauff made it all the way to the Roland-Garros final in 2022. Although the American teenager suffered a heavy defeat to Swiatek, she looks set to win a Grand Slam sooner rather than later.
Ons Jabeur (+1200)
Ons Jabeur reached two Grand Slam finals in 2022. However, she failed to win on both occasions – falling to Elena Rybakina at Wimbledon before succumbing to Swiatek in New York. Can the Tunisian finally triumph in Australia?
Best Sleeper Bet for the 2023 Women’s Australian Open
Emma Raducanu (+2000)
Emma Raducanu rose to stardom when she won the 2021 US Open. Granted, the 20-year-old failed to make is past the second round of a Grand Slam tournament in 2022, but she knows what it takes to win a major title.
2023 Women’s Australian Open Pick
Best Bet: Iga Swiatek (+175)
If you already know a thing or two about women’s tennis, you won’t be surprised to learn that I’m backing Swiatek to win the Australian Open. The 21-year-old is head and shoulders above her closest challengers right now, so I expect her to cruise to victory Down Under.
Let’s not forget that Swiatek won two of the four Grand Slam singles titles in 2022. The dominant right- hander also reached the semi-finals of the Aussie Open, gaining the experience she needs to go one better in 2023.
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2023 WTA Australian Open Betting Lines
Iga Swiatek (+175)
Caroline Garcia (+1000)
Aryna Sabalenka (+1200)
Coco Gauff (+1200)
Ons Jabeur (+1200)
Naomi Osaka (+1400)
Maria Sakkari (+1600)
Elena Rybakina (+1800)
Barbora Krejcikova (+2000)
Emma Raducanu (+2000)
Jessica Pegula (+2000)
Bianca Andreescu (+2200)
Karolina Pliskova (+2200)
Paula Badosa (+2500)
Amanda Anisimova (+2800)
Anett Kontaveit (+2800)
Clara Tauson (+2800)
Jelena Ostapenko (+2800)
Petra Kvitova (+2800)
Danielle Collins (+3300)
Leylah Fernandez (+3300)
Madison Keys (+3300)
Marketa Vondrousova (+3300)
Victoria Azarenka (+3300)
Gabrine Muguruza (+4000)
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (+5000)
Angelique Kerber (+5000)
Alycia Parks (+6600)
Anastasia Potapova (+6600)
Donna Vekic (+6600)
Elise Mertens (+6600)
Jennifer Brady (+6600)
Marta Kostyuk (+6600)
Sloane Stephens (+6600)
Sofia Kenin (+8000)
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