Sebastian Baez def. Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard
6-4 6-4 3-6 5-7 6-3
Sebastian Baez defeated Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 6-4 6-4 3-6 5-7 6-3 in the 2026 Australian Open first round on hard courts on January 20, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Sebastian Baez | Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 10 | 30 |
| Double faults | 2 | 5 |
| First serve % | 78 | 71 |
| First serve points won % | 73 | 73 |
| Second serve points won % | 53 | 53 |
| Break points saved % | 77 | 60 |
| Break points converted % | 40 | 23 |
| Service points won % | 68 | 67 |
| Return points won % | 33 | 32 |
| Total points won % | 51 | 49 |
| Serve rating | 212 | 222 |
| Return rating | 114 | 98 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Sebastian Baez | Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ARG | FRA |
| Birth date | Dec 28, 2000 | Jul 8, 2003 |
| Age | 25 | 22 |
| Height | 170 cm | 203 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 36 | 61 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,390 | 905 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,704 | 1,777 |
| Current career W-L | 124–126 | 44–59 |
| Current career earnings | $7,175,312 | $3,646,666 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.