Andrey Rublev def. Matteo Arnaldi
6-4 6-2 6-3
Andrey Rublev defeated Matteo Arnaldi 6-4 6-2 6-3 in the 2026 Australian Open first round on hard courts on January 19, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Andrey Rublev | Matteo Arnaldi |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 8 | 4 |
| Double faults | 2 | 4 |
| First serve % | 69 | 55 |
| First serve points won % | 73 | 64 |
| Second serve points won % | 72 | 57 |
| Break points saved % | 100 | 55 |
| Break points converted % | 45 | 0 |
| Service points won % | 73 | 61 |
| Return points won % | 39 | 28 |
| Total points won % | 56 | 44 |
| Serve rating | 220 | 176 |
| Return rating | 124 | 55 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Andrey Rublev | Matteo Arnaldi |
|---|---|---|
| Country | RUS | ITA |
| Birth date | Oct 20, 1997 | Feb 22, 2001 |
| Age | 28 | 24 |
| Height | 188 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 15 | 65 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,600 | 858 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,862 | 1,729 |
| Current career W-L | 377–216 | 73–78 |
| Current career earnings | $34,046,561 | $6,045,110 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.