Francesco Passaro def. Mark Lajal
7-6(4) 6-4
Francesco Passaro defeated Mark Lajal 7-6(4) 6-4 in the 2026 Australian Open first qualifying round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Francesco Passaro | Mark Lajal |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 9 | 6 |
| Double faults | 0 | 5 |
| First serve % | 77 | 66 |
| First serve points won % | 83 | 79 |
| Second serve points won % | 57 | 33 |
| Break points saved % | 50 | 60 |
| Break points converted % | 40 | 50 |
| Service points won % | 77 | 63 |
| Return points won % | 37 | 23 |
| Total points won % | 55 | 45 |
| Serve rating | 226 | 179 |
| Return rating | 128 | 110 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Francesco Passaro | Mark Lajal |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ITA | EST |
| Birth date | Jan 7, 2001 | May 12, 2003 |
| Age | 25 | 22 |
| Height | 180 cm | 191 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 140 | 153 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 436 | 407 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,633 | 1,614 |
| Current career W-L | 11–21 | 3–5 |
| Current career earnings | $1,465,322 | $743,515 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.