# Valentin Royer def. Adam Walton

Source: https://tennis-db.com/matches/4664332/valentin-royer-vs-adam-walton
Tour: ATP

Valentin Royer defeated Adam Walton 6-3 6-4 in the 2026 Hangzhou Open first round on hard courts on September 23, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 6-3 6-4
- Tournament: Hangzhou Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Round of 32
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-09-23
- Duration: 90 minutes

## Player comparison
| Field | Valentin Royer | Adam Walton |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | FRA | AUS |
| Birth date | 2001-05-29 | 1999-04-17 |
| Age | 25 | 27 |
| Height | 188 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 104 | 99 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 585 | 630 |
| Elo (entering) | 1593 | 1637 |
| Current career W-L | 15-30 | 25-49 |
| Current career earnings | $2,013,014 | $2,678,082 |

Pre-match H2H: Valentin Royer 0-0 Adam Walton.

## Stats
| Stat | Valentin Royer | Adam Walton |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 14 | 9 |
| Double faults | 1 | 0 |
| 1st serve % | 68.0% | 73.0% |
| 1st serve points won % | 76.0% | 78.0% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 65.0% | 33.0% |
| BP saved % | 100.0% | 71.0% |
| BP converted % | 29.0% | 0.0% |
| Service points won % | 73.0% | 65.0% |
| Return points won % | 35.0% | 27.0% |
| Total points won % | 55.0% | 45.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +8.6 | +0.6 |
| Match Return+ | -0.7 | -8.7 |

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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