# Matteo Arnaldi def. Rei Sakamoto

Source: https://tennis-db.com/matches/4680094/matteo-arnaldi-vs-rei-sakamoto
Tour: ATP

Matteo Arnaldi defeated Rei Sakamoto 2-6 6-4 6-4 in the 2026 Japan Open first round on hard courts on September 30, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 2-6 6-4 6-4
- Tournament: Japan Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Round of 32
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-09-30
- Duration: 129 minutes

## Player comparison
| Field | Matteo Arnaldi | Rei Sakamoto |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | ITA | JPN |
| Birth date | 2001-02-22 | 2006-06-24 |
| Age | 25 | 20 |
| Height | 185 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | - |
| Ranking (entering) | 37 | 137 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1336 | 423 |
| Elo (entering) | 1701 | 1633 |
| Current career W-L | 74-79 | 3-7 |
| Current career earnings | $6,201,314 | $492,140 |

Pre-match H2H: Matteo Arnaldi 1-0 Rei Sakamoto.

## Stats
| Stat | Matteo Arnaldi | Rei Sakamoto |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 4 | 8 |
| Double faults | 4 | 1 |
| 1st serve % | 54.0% | 57.0% |
| 1st serve points won % | 69.0% | 72.0% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 61.0% | 58.0% |
| BP saved % | 50.0% | 33.0% |
| BP converted % | 67.0% | 50.0% |
| Service points won % | 65.0% | 66.0% |
| Return points won % | 34.0% | 35.0% |
| Total points won % | 49.0% | 51.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +0.5 | +1.5 |
| Match Return+ | -1.5 | -0.5 |

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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