Rei Sakamoto def. Daniel Evans
6-1 6-2
Rei Sakamoto defeated Daniel Evans 6-1 6-2 in the 2026 Australian Open first qualifying round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Rei Sakamoto | Daniel Evans |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 6 | 1 |
| Double faults | 0 | 4 |
| First serve % | 74 | 48 |
| First serve points won % | 79 | 52 |
| Second serve points won % | 70 | 41 |
| Break points saved % | 0 | 29 |
| Break points converted % | 71 | 0 |
| Service points won % | 76 | 46 |
| Return points won % | 54 | 24 |
| Total points won % | 63 | 37 |
| Serve rating | 229 | 138 |
| Return rating | 178 | 51 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Rei Sakamoto | Daniel Evans |
|---|---|---|
| Country | JPN | GBR |
| Birth date | Jun 24, 2006 | May 23, 1990 |
| Age | 19 | 35 |
| Height | 193 cm | 175 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 202 | 187 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 292 | 314 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,557 | 1,725 |
| Current career W-L | 2–5 | 141–161 |
| Current career earnings | $570,440 | $9,406,598 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.