Michael Zheng def. Sebastian Korda
6-4 6-4 3-6 6-7(0) 6-3
Michael Zheng defeated Sebastian Korda 6-4 6-4 3-6 6-7(0) 6-3 in the 2026 Australian Open first round on hard courts on January 18, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Michael Zheng | Sebastian Korda |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 4 | 22 |
| Double faults | 0 | 5 |
| First serve % | 66 | 63 |
| First serve points won % | 69 | 80 |
| Second serve points won % | 58 | 58 |
| Break points saved % | 86 | 50 |
| Break points converted % | 50 | 14 |
| Service points won % | 65 | 72 |
| Return points won % | 28 | 35 |
| Total points won % | 48 | 52 |
| Serve rating | 197 | 218 |
| Return rating | 112 | 87 |
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Michael Zheng | Sebastian Korda |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Jan 27, 2004 | Jul 5, 2000 |
| Age | 21 | 25 |
| Height | 188 cm | 196 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 174 | 51 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 337 | 975 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,546 | 1,859 |
| Current career W-L | 6–8 | 155–104 |
| Current career earnings | $860,206 | $8,999,774 |
Path
Michael Zheng's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lukas Klein | 4-6 6-3 7-6(10) | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 15, 2026 | Q3 |
| Tomas Barrios Vera | 6-4 6-7(5) 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 14, 2026 | Q2 |
| Cruz Hewitt | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 13, 2026 | Q1 |
Michael Zheng's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corentin Moutet | 6-3 1-6 3-6 0-2 (ret.) | L | H2H | Match data | Jan 21, 2026 | R64 |
Sebastian Korda's path
No prior matches in this tournament.