Predicted Winners in BOLD

Rod Laver Arena  

[3] Dominic Thiem (AUT) vs. [18] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) – This should be an outstanding match. I think Thiem is younger, moves better, and has the better forehand of the two.  I expect a 3 to 4 set win for Thiem, but Dimitrov has a shot at the upset.

[1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. [14] Milos Raonic (CAN) – Raonic is playing well. Still, Novak has 8 Australian Open titles, 17 majors, and is the world #1 for a reason. I am think Novak Djokovic wins in 4 sets. 

Margaret Court Arena

[20] Félix Auger-Aliassime (CAN) vs. [Q] Aslan Karatsev (RUS) – FA-A has a wonderful chance to reach the quarterfinal round and set a foundation for a great 2021 season.
[6] Alexander Zverev (GER) vs. [23] Dusan Lajovic (SRB)