Alex Molcan def. Sho Shimabukuro
6-4 4-6 6-3
Alex Molcan defeated Sho Shimabukuro 6-4 4-6 6-3 in the 2026 Australian Open first qualifying round on hard courts on January 13, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Alex Molcan | Sho Shimabukuro |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 1 | 11 |
| Double faults | 0 | 3 |
| First serve % | 72 | 54 |
| First serve points won % | 71 | 76 |
| Second serve points won % | 62 | 54 |
| Break points saved % | 50 | 75 |
| Break points converted % | 25 | 50 |
| Service points won % | 68 | 66 |
| Return points won % | 34 | 32 |
| Total points won % | 52 | 48 |
| Serve rating | 206 | 192 |
| Return rating | 95 | 117 |
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Alex Molcan | Sho Shimabukuro |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SVK | JPN |
| Birth date | Dec 1, 1997 | Jul 30, 1997 |
| Age | 28 | 28 |
| Height | 178 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 205 | 144 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 286 | 430 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,682 | 1,581 |
| Current career W-L | 56–49 | 7–19 |
| Current career earnings | $2,903,419 | $1,196,939 |
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