Tommy Paul def. Aleksandar Kovacevic
6-4 6-3 6-3
Tommy Paul defeated Aleksandar Kovacevic 6-4 6-3 6-3 in the 2026 Australian Open first round on hard courts on January 19, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Tommy Paul | Aleksandar Kovacevic |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 20 | 10 |
| Double faults | 0 | 5 |
| First serve % | 66 | 61 |
| First serve points won % | 91 | 72 |
| Second serve points won % | 70 | 43 |
| Break points saved % | 0 | 33 |
| Break points converted % | 67 | 0 |
| Service points won % | 84 | 61 |
| Return points won % | 39 | 16 |
| Total points won % | 60 | 40 |
| Serve rating | 247 | 181 |
| Return rating | 152 | 39 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Tommy Paul | Aleksandar Kovacevic |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | May 17, 1997 | Aug 29, 1998 |
| Age | 28 | 27 |
| Height | 185 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 20 | 56 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,050 | 964 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,923 | 1,630 |
| Current career W-L | 235–151 | 44–77 |
| Current career earnings | $15,179,863 | $3,278,424 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.