Predicted Winners in BOLD

Rod Laver Arena (11 a.m. start)

[6] Karolina Pliskova (CZE) vs. [25] Karolina Muchova (CZE) – The fast courts should help Pliskova advance.
[11] Belinda Bencic (SUI) vs. [18] Elise Mertens (BEL)
[21] Anett Kontaveit (EST) vs. Shelby Rogers (USA) 

Margaret Court Arena

[5] Elina Svitolina (UKR) vs. [26] Yulia Putintseva (KAZ) – This should be a 3 set thriller.
[28] Donna Vekic (CRO) vs. Kaia Kanepi (EST) – Kanepi can keep advancing. This one likely goes 3 sets.
[1] Ashleigh Barty (AUS) vs. [29] Ekaterina Alexandrova (RUS) – This should be a good match. 

John Cain Arena (Noon start)

Jessica Pegula (USA) vs. Kristina Mladenovic (FRA) – Why not keep the good times rolling?
[22] Jennifer Brady (USA) vs. [Q] Kaja Juvan (SLO)