Radu Albot defeated Taro Daniel 5-7 6-3 6-4 in the 2018 ASB Classic second qualifying round on hard courts on January 8, 2018.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Radu Albot | Taro Daniel |
| Aces | 5 | 1 |
| Double faults | 2 | 1 |
| First serve % | 81 | 63 |
| First serve points won % | 70 | 69 |
| Second serve points won % | 28 | 44 |
| Break points saved % | 56 | 38 |
| Break points converted % | 62 | 44 |
| Service points won % | 62 | 59 |
| Return points won % | 41 | 38 |
| Total points won % | 52 | 48 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Radu Albot | Taro Daniel |
| Country |
MDA
|
JPN
|
| Birth date | Nov 11, 1989 | Jan 27, 1993 |
| Age | 28 | 24 |
| Height | 175 cm | 191 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 88 | 98 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 616 | 579 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,665 | 1,652 |
| Current career W-L | 90–140 | 83–149 |
| Current career earnings | $5,612,151 | $5,079,358 |
Path
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No prior matches in this tournament.