Frances Tiafoe def. Jason Kubler
7-6(4) 6-3 6-2
Frances Tiafoe defeated Jason Kubler 7-6(4) 6-3 6-2 in the 2026 Australian Open first round on hard courts on January 18, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Frances Tiafoe | Jason Kubler |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 23 | 9 |
| Double faults | 5 | 3 |
| First serve % | 59 | 73 |
| First serve points won % | 78 | 69 |
| Second serve points won % | 50 | 45 |
| Break points saved % | 83 | 33 |
| Break points converted % | 67 | 17 |
| Service points won % | 67 | 63 |
| Return points won % | 37 | 33 |
| Total points won % | 54 | 46 |
| Serve rating | 205 | 193 |
| Return rating | 153 | 89 |
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Frances Tiafoe | Jason Kubler |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | AUS |
| Birth date | Jan 20, 1998 | May 19, 1993 |
| Age | 27 | 32 |
| Height | 188 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 31 | 192 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,500 | 305 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,815 | 1,661 |
| Current career W-L | 262–215 | 25–34 |
| Current career earnings | $18,705,046 | $2,956,366 |
Path
Frances Tiafoe's path
No prior matches in this tournament.
Frances Tiafoe's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Comesana | 6-4 6-3 4-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 21, 2026 | R64 |
Jason Kubler's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Blockx | 3-6 6-3 1-0 (ret.) | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 15, 2026 | Q3 |
| Vilius Gaubas | 7-5 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 14, 2026 | Q2 |
| Harold Mayot | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 13, 2026 | Q1 |