# Frances Tiafoe def. Rei Sakamoto

Source: https://tennis-db.com/matches/4650634/frances-tiafoe-vs-rei-sakamoto
Tour: ATP

Frances Tiafoe defeated Rei Sakamoto 6-3 7-6(2) 7-5 in the 2026 US Open second round on hard courts on September 2, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 6-3 7-6(2) 7-5
- Tournament: US Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: R64
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-09-02

## Player comparison
| Field | Frances Tiafoe | Rei Sakamoto |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | USA | JPN |
| Birth date | 1998-01-20 | 2006-06-24 |
| Age | 28 | 20 |
| Height | 188 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | - |
| Ranking (entering) | 12 | 157 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2680 | 357 |
| Elo (entering) | 1974 | 1640 |
| Current career W-L | 266-216 | 2-6 |
| Current career earnings | $18,705,046 | $570,440 |

Pre-match H2H: Frances Tiafoe 0-0 Rei Sakamoto.

## Stats
| Stat | Frances Tiafoe | Rei Sakamoto |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 7 | 18 |
| Double faults | 4 | 3 |
| 1st serve % | 64.0% | 59.0% |
| 1st serve points won % | 71.0% | 72.0% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 56.0% | 49.0% |
| BP saved % | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| BP converted % | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| Service points won % | 65.0% | 63.0% |
| Return points won % | 37.0% | 35.0% |
| Total points won % | 53.0% | 47.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +0.6 | -1.4 |
| Match Return+ | +1.3 | -0.7 |

Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2026 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.

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