Alex Molcan def. Matteo Arnaldi
6-3 6-1
Alex Molcan defeated Matteo Arnaldi 6-3 6-1 in the 2026 Tiriac Open first round on clay courts on March 31, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Alex Molcan | Matteo Arnaldi |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | ||
AcesServes that land in and are not touched by the returner. | 5 | 2 |
Double faultsService points lost by missing both first and second serve. | 1 | 2 |
First serve %Percentage of service points where the first serve landed in. | 73.0% | 58.0% |
First serve points won %Percentage of points won after making a first serve. | 79.0% | 57.0% |
Second serve points won %Percentage of second-serve points won, including points lost through double faults. | 55.0% | 32.0% |
Break points saved %Percentage of break points won by the server. | 67.0% | 38.0% |
Service points won %Percentage of all points won while serving. | 73.0% | 47.0% |
| Returning | ||
Break points converted %Percentage of break-point chances won by the returner. | 63.0% | 33.0% |
Return points won %Percentage of all points won while returning. | 53.0% | 28.0% |
| Overall | ||
Total points won %Percentage of all completed points won. | 61.0% | 39.0% |
Match Serve+This match’s service points won percentage minus the tour’s season average, in percentage points. Zero is average; +5 means five points above average. Match-weighted available stats; no opponent adjustment. | +8.5 | -17.5 |
Match Return+This match’s return points won percentage minus the tour’s season average, in percentage points. Zero is average; +5 means five points above average. Match-weighted available stats; no opponent adjustment. | +17.5 | -7.5 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2026 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Player Comparison
| Field | Alex Molcan | Matteo Arnaldi |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SVK | ITA |
| Birth date | Dec 1, 1997 | Feb 22, 2001 |
| Age | 28 | 25 |
| Height | 178 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 189 | 107 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 314 | 605 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,688 | 1,678 |
| Current career W-L | 58–52 | 75–80 |
| Current career earnings | $3,103,045 | $6,235,632 |
Path
Alex Molcan's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Clarke | 6-3 5-7 7-6(4) | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 31, 2026 | Q2 |
| Billy Harris | 6-1 7-6(3) | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 30, 2026 | Q1 |
Alex Molcan's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Diallo | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 1, 2026 | R16 |
Matteo Arnaldi's path
No prior matches in this tournament.