Valentin Royer def. Pierre-Hugues Herbert
6-0 6-3
Valentin Royer defeated Pierre-Hugues Herbert 6-0 6-3 in the 2026 Qatar Open first round on hard courts on February 16, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Valentin Royer | Pierre-Hugues Herbert |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 2 | 4 |
| Double faults | 1 | 4 |
| First serve % | 63 | 69 |
| First serve points won % | 80 | 54 |
| Second serve points won % | 44 | 13 |
| Break points saved % | 50 | 17 |
| Break points converted % | 83 | 50 |
| Service points won % | 67 | 41 |
| Return points won % | 59 | 33 |
| Total points won % | 63 | 37 |
| Serve rating | 275 | 164 |
| Return rating | 288 | 138 |
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Valentin Royer | Pierre-Hugues Herbert |
|---|---|---|
| Country | FRA | FRA |
| Birth date | May 29, 2001 | Mar 18, 1991 |
| Age | 24 | 34 |
| Height | 188 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 60 | 190 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 897 | 313 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,637 | 1,621 |
| Current career W-L | 14–30 | 105–137 |
| Current career earnings | $1,873,127 | $10,576,345 |
Path
Valentin Royer's path
No prior matches in this tournament.
Valentin Royer's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Alcaraz | 2-6 5-7 | L | H2H | Match data | Feb 18, 2026 | R16 |
Pierre-Hugues Herbert's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Ymer | 6-4 3-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 15, 2026 | Q2 |
| Aleksandar Vukic | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 14, 2026 | Q1 |