<p><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/events/australian-open">The 2026 Australian Open</a> second round features a fascinating cross-generational battle in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/tennis/ladies-australian-open/iva-jovic-v-priscilla-hon-10062302">women’s singles</a> as American teenage sensation Iva Jovic faces off against home favourite Priscilla Hon.</p> <p>Jovic enters this matchup as the 29th seed and one of the most talked about young talents in the draw. The 18 year old continued her red hot start to the season, which included a run to the Hobart International final, by dismantling Katie Volynets 6-2, 6-3 in her opening match at Melbourne Park.</p> <p>Standing in her way is Queenslander Priscilla Hon, who arrives buoyed by an emotional, come from behind victory over Canada's Marina Stakusic in the first round.</p> <p>Hon, a wildcard recipient, showed immense grit to progress and will have the full weight of the Melbourne crowd behind her as she looks to book a maiden appearance in round three of the Happy Slam.</p> <p>Regardless of the result, Priscilla Hon will fight on in the<a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/tennis/ladies-australian-open-doubles"> Australian Open Ladies Doubles</a> with American partner Ashlyn Krueger.</p> <p>For the latest analysis, odds, and betting tips, check out our Iva Jovic vs Priscilla Hon prediction below.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Jovic vs Hon Betting Tips</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Match Betting</h3> <p>The head-to-head market identifies Jovic as the clear favourite at 1.14, while Hon is the underdog at 5.75</p> <p>These odds reflect Jovic's superior ranking (No. 27) and her clinical form on hard courts this month. While Hon strikes the ball with power and will thrive on the energy of the Rod Laver arena, Jovic’s energy and defensive resilience should help her to silence the crowd early on.</p> <p>The American’s ability to dictate play with her powerful return game, while maintaining a high percentage of service games won makes her a formidable hurdle for the Aussie wildcard.</p> <p>Priscilla Hon will be attacking this game with that QLD underdog mentality, and at 5.75 in match betting, there could be some good value there. However, this one may be a bridge too far for the Aussie.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/tennis/ladies-australian-open/iva-jovic-v-priscilla-hon-10062302">Iva Jovic.</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Set Betting</h3> <p>While Jovic is the pick to win, Hon’s aggressive all-or-nothing style means she is capable of snatching a set if she finds her rhythm early.</p> <p>However, Jovic has shown a remarkable ability to stay composed under pressure, converting over 50% of her break point chances in recent matches. A straight sets victory for the American is currently the most likely outcome at 1.50, but Hon’s fighting spirit at home makes a 2-1 result for the favourite a tempting value play at 4.33.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/tennis/ladies-australian-open/iva-jovic-v-priscilla-hon-10062302">Iva Jovic 2-0.</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Total Match Games</h3> <p>The total match games line for this encounter is set at 19.5.</p> <p>If Jovic manages to control the tempo from the baseline as she did in Hobart and Auckland, this match could conclude relatively quickly.</p> <p>Hon struggled at times when rallies were extended in her first-round match, which suggests Jovic may find enough cheap points to keep the total game count low.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/tennis/ladies-australian-open/iva-jovic-v-priscilla-hon-10062302">Under 19.5 total match games.</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em>*Odds are subject to change.</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Where to Watch the Iva Jovic vs Priscilla Hon Australian Open Match?</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>For those in Australia, you can watch the 2026 Australian Open second-round match between Iva Jovic and Priscilla Hon on the Nine Network.</p> <p>Available on both free-to-air on Channel 9 and 9Gem, you can also watch the match online on 9Now. Alternatively, you can stream the match on the streaming service Stan Sport.</p>