# Rei Sakamoto def. Andrey Rublev

Source: https://tennis-db.com/matches/4699252/rei-sakamoto-vs-andrey-rublev
Tour: ATP

Rei Sakamoto defeated Andrey Rublev 6-4 6-4 in the 2026 Shanghai Masters second round on hard courts on October 9, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 6-4 6-4
- Tournament: Shanghai Masters
- Season: 2026
- Round: Round of 64
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-10-09
- Duration: 82 minutes

## Player comparison
| Field | Rei Sakamoto | Andrey Rublev |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | JPN | RUS |
| Birth date | 2006-06-24 | 1997-10-20 |
| Age | 20 | 28 |
| Height | 193 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | - | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 137 | 23 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 423 | 2175 |
| Elo (entering) | 1668 | 1857 |
| Current career W-L | 4-8 | 382-220 |
| Current career earnings | $780,415 | $34,399,267 |

Pre-match H2H: Rei Sakamoto 0-0 Andrey Rublev.

## Stats
| Stat | Rei Sakamoto | Andrey Rublev |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 8 | 9 |
| Double faults | 1 | 2 |
| 1st serve % | 60.0% | 57.0% |
| 1st serve points won % | 77.0% | 76.0% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 62.0% | 56.0% |
| BP saved % | 100.0% | 33.0% |
| BP converted % | 67.0% | 0.0% |
| Service points won % | 71.0% | 67.0% |
| Return points won % | 33.0% | 29.0% |
| Total points won % | 53.0% | 47.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +6.5 | +2.5 |
| Match Return+ | -2.5 | -6.5 |

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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