The Australian Open 2026 starts in 6 days (January 18), and it represents the single biggest matched betting opportunity of the entire year. While traditional bettors gamble on whether Jannik Sinner will three-peat or Carlos Alcaraz will spoil the party, matched bettors are preparing to extract guaranteed profit from every single match—regardless of who wins.

Here’s what makes the Australian Open so lucrative: bookmakers compete fiercely for customers during Grand Slams. During the 2025 tournament, Australian bookmakers released dozens of profitable promotions across 14 days, with new offers appearing daily for high-profile matches.

In this guide, you’ll learn exactly how to prepare for the Australian Open, what types of promotions to expect, and how to maximize your profit during Australia’s biggest tennis event.

What Is Matched Betting? (And Why Tennis Is Perfect for It)

If you’re new to matched betting, here’s the 60-second explanation:

Traditional betting: You pick Sinner to win. If he wins, you profit. If he loses, you lose your stake. This is gambling.

Matched betting: You use mathematical arbitrage to cover all outcomes. Whether Sinner wins or his opponent wins, you profit. This is not gambling—it’s math.

Here’s a simple example:

Tennis is particularly good for matched betting because:

• Two-outcome events: Unlike football (win/draw/lose), tennis is binary (Player A wins or Player B wins). This makes calculations simpler and more profitable.
• Frequent matches: The Australian Open has 127 singles matches over 14 days. That’s 9 matches per day on average—meaning constant opportunities.
• High liquidity: Major tournaments have excellent betting exchange liquidity, making it easy to place large bets.
• Bookmaker competition: Grand Slams drive massive promotional warfare between bookies trying to attract customers.

The result? Experienced matched bettors routinely make $2,000-4,000 during the Australian Open. Some make significantly more.

The Australian Open 2026: Key Information

Before we dive into strategy, here are the essential details:

Current Betting Favorites (As of January 12, 2026)

Men’s Singles:

• Jannik Sinner (Italy): $2.02 favorite (going for three-peat)
• Carlos Alcaraz (Spain): $2.96
• Novak Djokovic (Serbia): $22.00
• Daniil Medvedev (Russia): $38.00
• Alexander Zverev (Germany): $46.00

Women’s Singles:

• Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus): $3.10 favorite
• Iga Swiatek (Poland): $7.40
• Elena Rybakina (Kazakhstan): $10.00
• Amanda Anisimova (USA): $11.00
• Madison Keys (USA): $17.00 (defending champion)

Note: These odds are from traditional bookmakers and are provided for context only. As a matched bettor, you don’t care who wins—you profit either way.

What Promotions to Expect from Bookmakers

Australian bookmakers go all-in during the Australian Open. Based on historical data from the 2025 tournament, here are the types of promotions you can expect:

1. Bonus Bet Offers (Most Common)

Description: Place a qualifying bet and receive a bonus bet to use on future bets

• Frequency: Daily throughout tournament
• Typical profit: $30-50 per offer
• Strategy: Use matched betting to extract the promotional value risk-free

2. Enhanced Odds

Description: Selected markets have boosted odds above standard pricing

• Frequency: Multiple times per day for marquee matches
• Typical profit: $15-35 per boost
• Strategy: Back the boosted odds, lay at the exchange

3. Refund Specials

Description: If certain conditions are met, receive a refund as a bonus bet

• Frequency: 2-3 times per week during tournament
• Typical profit: $20-50 per offer
• Strategy: Trigger the refund condition while covering both outcomes

4. Multi-Bet Enhancements

Description: Combine multiple selections for enhanced returns

• Frequency: Several times per week
• Typical profit: $40-80 per offer
• Strategy: Match each leg of the multi-bet individually

5. Early Settlement Offers

Description: Bets settled early if certain match conditions are met

• Frequency: Usually pre-tournament specials
• Typical profit: $60-120
• Strategy: Lock in guaranteed profit if settlement conditions are favorable

How Much Can You Realistically Make?

Let’s break down realistic profit expectations based on experience level:

Experience Level	Daily Promos Completed	Daily Profit	Total (14 Days)
Complete Beginner	1-2	$50-100	$700-1,400
Intermediate	2-4	$100-200	$1,400-2,800
Experienced	3-6	$150-300	$2,100-4,200
Advanced (Large Bankroll)	5-10	$300-500+	$4,200-7,000+

Important factors that affect profit:

• Starting bankroll: $500-1,000 minimum recommended (this is working capital, not “spent”)
• Time availability: More flexible schedule = more promos completed
• Bookmaker accounts: More bookies = more opportunities
• Experience: Speed and confidence improve with practice

Traditional Betting vs Matched Betting During the Australian Open

Let’s compare two approaches to the Australian Open:

Factor	Traditional Betting	Matched Betting
Risk Level	High (can lose everything)	None (math guarantees profit)
Tennis Knowledge Required	Essential	None
Win Rate	Typically 45-52%	100%
Dependence on Match Outcome	Complete	None
Profit Consistency	Highly variable (streaky)	Predictable and guaranteed
Emotional Stress	High (watching matches anxiously)	None (don’t even need to watch)
Expected Profit (14 Days)	-$500 to +$2,000 (huge variance)	$700-4,200 (depending on effort)

Your Australian Open Preparation Checklist

With 6 days until the tournament starts, here’s exactly what you need to do to maximize your Australian Open profit:

Week Before Tournament (NOW – January 17)

Tournament Duration (January 18 – February 1)

• Check Bonusbank dashboard daily (morning and evening) for new opportunities
• Complete 1-3 matched betting opportunities per day minimum (takes 30-60 mins per opportunity)
• Track your profit in a simple spreadsheet
• Don’t overthink it—follow the calculator instructions

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Learn from these common beginner errors:

1. Waiting Until the Tournament Starts to Learn

Why it’s bad: Promos drop fast, and you’ll be learning under pressure. You’ll make calculation errors or miss deadlines.

Solution: Learn this week. Practice 2-3 bets before January 18.

2. Not Verifying Bookmaker Accounts in Advance

Why it’s bad: Identity verification can take 24-48 hours. If you wait until a promo is live, you might miss it.

Solution: Sign up and verify NOW, before tournament starts.

3. Using Too Small a Bankroll

Why it’s bad: Many promos require $50-100 bets. If your bankroll is too small, you can’t participate.

Solution: Start with $500-1,000 minimum. Remember, this is working capital (you get it back).

4. Trying to Complete Every Single Promo

Why it’s bad: Burnout. Some promos aren’t worth the time or have unfavorable terms.

Solution: Be selective. Focus on high-value, straightforward offers. Quality over quantity.

5. Not Using Odds-Matching Software

Why it’s bad: Manual calculation is slow, error-prone, and you’ll miss optimal bet timing.

Solution: Use Bonusbank’s OddsMatcher to find the best bets instantly.

Why Bonusbank Members Dominate the Australian Open

Matched betting during the Australian Open is profitable regardless of how you approach it. But Bonusbank members consistently make 2-3x more than DIY matched bettors. Here’s why:

What Bonusbank provides during the Australian Open:

• Live opportunities displayed on website and mobile app
• Updated throughout the day as new offers become available
• Pre-calculated profit estimates for each opportunity
• OddsMatcher showing exactly what to bet and where
• Community sharing of strategies and opportunities
• Video tutorials for complex matched betting techniques

The result? Bonusbank members complete promos 3x faster and make fewer errors than DIY matched bettors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Final Thoughts: Your Australian Open Game Plan

The Australian Open 2026 starts in 6 days. While tennis fans are debating whether Sinner can three-peat or if Alcaraz will dominate, you have a different opportunity: guaranteed profit from every match.

Here’s what you need to do right now:

1. Learn matched betting basics (2-3 hours using Bonusbank’s training)
2. Sign up for 5-8 bookmaker accounts and verify your identity
3. Fund accounts with $500-1,000 starting bankroll
4. Practice 2-3 small matched bets to build confidence
5. Set up promo alerts so you never miss an opportunity

Do this before January 18, and you’ll be positioned to make $1,500-4,000 over the next two weeks—completely risk-free.

The choice is yours: watch others make guaranteed profit during the Australian Open, or join them.