<p>The Happy Slam has exploded into life over the last few days with upsets, blow ups and stunning shots galore. What’s in store next?&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Well, for starters, round three of the 2025 Australian Open. Yep, just like that we’re already three rounds deep at the first Major of the year and the stakes are only going to get higher from here on out.</p> <p>Only two<a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/australian-open/news/aussie-players-in-action-2025"> Aussies</a> remain in the running at Melbourne Park, after a mass exodus of local talent last round.</p> <p>Those two are Aleks Vukic and of course Alex de Minaur. That unfortunately means there are no homegrown heroes left in the<a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/australian-open/news/aussie-players-in-action-2025"> women’s draw,</a> after last lady standing Destanee Aiava bowed out to former finalist Danielle Collins in a three-set epic.</p> <p>Even though the green and gold contingent is dwindling there’s still plenty to look forward to at this year’s addition of the Aus Open.</p> <p>So, if you’re looking for the latest betting tips, odds, and analysis for the third round of the 2025 Australian Open, you’ve come to the right place.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Aleksandar Vukic vs Jack Draper (15) Prediction</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>As long as there’s an Aussie left in the Open, we’ll be examining their match up. Aleks Vukic is one of two remaining local legends and he’s preparing to play the third round of the Australian Open for the first time in his career.</p> <p>He set up this showdown with the No.15 seed after overcoming 22nd ranked American Sebastian Korda in five.</p> <p>Despite not really dominating any of the head-to-head metrics against Korda, he still managed to come back from 2-1 down, force it to five and ultimately take out the match.</p> <p>Vukic has shown the old adage of “it’s not the size of the dog in the fight; it’s the size of the fight in the dog” still rings true in 2025.</p> <p>The biggest red flag for Aleks at the moment is the fact that he’s a very busy boy. He’s playing doubles with fellow Aussie Duckworth on his days off and could this decision to double dip cost him in the form of unnecessary fatigue?</p> <p>Perhaps, but an Aussie underdog already exceeding all expectations? How can we not back him?</p> <p><strong>Head-to-head prediction:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/tennis/mens-australian-open/jack-draper-v-aleksandar-vukic-8862596">Aleksandar Vukic.</a></p> <p><strong>Betting tip: </strong>Match to go to five sets.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Iga Swiatek (2) vs Emma Raducanu Prediction</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Former teen prodigy turned one hit wonder, Emma Raducanu, is attempting to prove the doubters wrong at the 2025 Australian Open.</p> <p>The 22-year-old Brit has made it to the third round of the AO for the first time in her career after a couple of impressive performances at Melbourne Park.</p> <p>She is yet to drop a set, but that could be all about to change, as she is about to run into No.2 seed Iga Swiatek.</p> <p>The Polish phenom has multiple Majors to her name already at just 23 and she dispatched her second-round opponent 6-0, 6-2 in a devastating display to set up this third-round rendezvous with Raducanu.</p> <p><strong>Head-to-head prediction:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/tennis/ladies-australian-open/emma-raducanu-v-iga-swiatek-8865018">Iga Swiatek.</a></p> <p><strong>Betting tip:</strong> Set betting – 2-1 Swiatek.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Alex de Minaur (8) vs Francisco Cerundolo (31) Prediction</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Australia’s best shot at AO glory, Alex de Minaur, appears to be hitting his straps at the right time.</p> <p>He saw off American Tristan Boyer in straight sets last time out and looked as if he never even made it out of second gear.</p> <p>He even fired off more aces than his opponent in his second round win, showing he’s been working on his overall game, as serving has never been his strong suit.</p> <p>The Demon appears dialled in, and with the whole nation behind him, we’re backing him to make light work of Francisco Cerundolo to move on to the final 16 at Melbourne Park.</p> <p><strong>Head-to-head prediction:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/tennis/mens-australian-open/francisco-cerundolo-v-alex-de-minaur-8865030">Alex de Minaur.</a></p> <p><strong>Betting tip: </strong>Set betting – 3-0 de Minaur.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Danielle Collins (10) vs Madison Keys (19) Prediction</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The Australian Open has a new super villain and her name is Danielle Collins.</p> <p>There is going to be one hell of a reception waiting for her when she walks out on centre court and not the good kind.</p> <p>After being pushed all the way by Aussie qualifier Destanee Aiava, Collins unleashed a scarcely believable tirade against the already hostile home crowd.</p> <p>Here we have an all-American affair, but Madison Keys is about to become an honorary Aussie for this game, with the home crowd ready to root against public enemy number one Collins.</p> <p>All that being said, it is important to remember that Collins is a former finalist at Melbourne Park, of course losing to Ash Barty in 2022.</p> <p>She can clearly play and also gave off the distinct impression that she simply did not care what the Aussie public thought of her antics. If anything, look to her to use it as motivation and ensure she sets up another opportunity to rile up any and all Aus Open ticket holders.</p> <p><strong>Head-to-head prediction:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/tennis/ladies-australian-open/madison-keys-v-danielle-collins-8866737">Danielle Collins.</a></p> <p><strong>Betting tip: </strong>Danielle Collins to win the first set.</p>