Alexandre Muller def. Alexei Popyrin
2-6 6-3 3-6 7-6(5) 7-6(4)
Alexandre Muller defeated Alexei Popyrin 2-6 6-3 3-6 7-6(5) 7-6(4) in the 2026 Australian Open first round on hard courts on January 19, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Alexandre Muller | Alexei Popyrin |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 5 | 40 |
| Double faults | 4 | 0 |
| First serve % | 72 | 65 |
| First serve points won % | 70 | 75 |
| Second serve points won % | 53 | 60 |
| Break points saved % | 50 | 70 |
| Break points converted % | 30 | 50 |
| Service points won % | 66 | 70 |
| Return points won % | 30 | 34 |
| Total points won % | 48 | 52 |
| Serve rating | 196 | 240 |
| Return rating | 95 | 127 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Alexandre Muller | Alexei Popyrin |
|---|---|---|
| Country | FRA | AUS |
| Birth date | Feb 1, 1997 | Aug 5, 1999 |
| Age | 28 | 26 |
| Height | 180 cm | 196 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 52 | 50 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 980 | 1,000 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,724 | 1,751 |
| Current career W-L | 55–78 | 118–150 |
| Current career earnings | $4,445,436 | $9,839,618 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.