Alexei Popyrin def. Grigor Dimitrov
3-6 6-3 6-2 6-4
Alexei Popyrin defeated Grigor Dimitrov 3-6 6-3 6-2 6-4 in the 2026 US Open first round on hard courts on August 31, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Alexei Popyrin | Grigor Dimitrov |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 11 | 9 |
| Double faults | 2 | 14 |
| First serve % | 66 | 51 |
| First serve points won % | 73 | 75 |
| Second serve points won % | 46 | 42 |
| Break points saved % | 63 | 25 |
| Break points converted % | 75 | 38 |
| Service points won % | 64 | 59 |
| Return points won % | 41 | 36 |
| Total points won % | 52 | 48 |
| Serve rating | 194 | 163 |
| Return rating | 158 | 119 |
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Alexei Popyrin | Grigor Dimitrov |
|---|---|---|
| Country | AUS | BUL |
| Birth date | Aug 5, 1999 | May 16, 1991 |
| Age | 27 | 35 |
| Height | 196 cm | 191 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 130 | 137 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 458 | 432 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,712 | 1,800 |
| Current career W-L | 118–150 | 477–314 |
| Current career earnings | $9,839,618 | $32,298,339 |
Path
Alexei Popyrin's path
No prior matches in this tournament.
Alexei Popyrin's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Grigor Dimitrov's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Virtanen | (w/o) | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 27, 2026 | Q3 |
| Timofey Skatov | 7-6(5) 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 26, 2026 | Q2 |
| Lorenzo Giustino | 6-0 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 25, 2026 | Q1 |