Lorenzo Sonego def. Carlos Taberner
6-4 6-0 6-3
Lorenzo Sonego defeated Carlos Taberner 6-4 6-0 6-3 in the 2026 Australian Open first round on hard courts on January 20, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Lorenzo Sonego | Carlos Taberner |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 13 | 1 |
| Double faults | 2 | 11 |
| First serve % | 74 | 66 |
| First serve points won % | 80 | 55 |
| Second serve points won % | 50 | 35 |
| Break points saved % | 0 | 42 |
| Break points converted % | 58 | 100 |
| Service points won % | 73 | 48 |
| Return points won % | 52 | 27 |
| Total points won % | 61 | 39 |
| Serve rating | 215 | 146 |
| Return rating | 168 | 170 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Lorenzo Sonego | Carlos Taberner |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ITA | ESP |
| Birth date | May 11, 1995 | Aug 8, 1997 |
| Age | 30 | 28 |
| Height | 191 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 40 | 99 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,240 | 630 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,759 | 1,597 |
| Current career W-L | 174–193 | 18–29 |
| Current career earnings | $10,141,347 | $1,594,302 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.