# Carlos Alcaraz def. Matteo Arnaldi

Source: https://tennis-db.com/matches/4687013/carlos-alcaraz-vs-matteo-arnaldi
Tour: ATP

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Matteo Arnaldi 7-6(6) 6-1 in the 2026 Japan Open second round on hard courts on October 3, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 7-6(6) 6-1
- Tournament: Japan Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Round of 16
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-10-03
- Duration: 106 minutes

## Player comparison
| Field | Carlos Alcaraz | Matteo Arnaldi |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | ESP | ITA |
| Birth date | 2003-05-05 | 2001-02-22 |
| Age | 23 | 25 |
| Height | 183 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 3 | 37 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 5060 | 1336 |
| Elo (entering) | 2314 | 1714 |
| Current career W-L | 298-68 | 74-79 |
| Current career earnings | $65,605,903 | $6,201,314 |

Pre-match H2H: Carlos Alcaraz 2-0 Matteo Arnaldi.

## Stats
| Stat | Carlos Alcaraz | Matteo Arnaldi |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 1 | 1 |
| Double faults | 1 | 1 |
| 1st serve % | 73.0% | 62.0% |
| 1st serve points won % | 81.0% | 63.0% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 25.0% | 52.0% |
| BP saved % | 67.0% | 57.0% |
| BP converted % | 43.0% | 33.0% |
| Service points won % | 66.0% | 58.0% |
| Return points won % | 42.0% | 34.0% |
| Total points won % | 55.0% | 45.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +1.5 | -6.5 |
| Match Return+ | +6.5 | -1.5 |

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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