Rei Sakamoto def. Aleksandar Vukic
6-4 6-7(5) 6-4 3-6 6-4
Rei Sakamoto defeated Aleksandar Vukic 6-4 6-7(5) 6-4 3-6 6-4 in the 2026 US Open first round on hard courts on August 30, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Rei Sakamoto | Aleksandar Vukic |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 37 | 22 |
| Double faults | 3 | 5 |
| First serve % | 70 | 62 |
| First serve points won % | 79 | 79 |
| Second serve points won % | 55 | 50 |
| Break points saved % | 0 | 63 |
| Break points converted % | 38 | 100 |
| Service points won % | 72 | 68 |
| Return points won % | 32 | 28 |
| Total points won % | 52 | 48 |
| Serve rating | 238 | 208 |
| Return rating | 109 | 166 |
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Rei Sakamoto | Aleksandar Vukic |
|---|---|---|
| Country | JPN | AUS |
| Birth date | Jun 24, 2006 | Apr 6, 1996 |
| Age | 20 | 30 |
| Height | 193 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 157 | 95 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 357 | 659 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,616 | 1,605 |
| Current career W-L | 2–5 | 59–92 |
| Current career earnings | $570,440 | $4,087,354 |
Path
Rei Sakamoto's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kei Nishikori | 6-4 7-6(3) | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 28, 2026 | Q3 |
| Alexandre Muller | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 26, 2026 | Q2 |
| Jay Clarke | 4-6 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 25, 2026 | Q1 |
Rei Sakamoto's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Aleksandar Vukic's path
No prior matches in this tournament.