# Magda Linette def. Claire Liu

Source: https://tennis-db.com/wta/matches/balldontlie_wta:18722508/magda-linette-vs-claire-liu
Tour: WTA

Magda Linette defeated Claire Liu 6-4 6-3 in the 2026 Japan Women's Open first round on hard courts on October 20, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 6-4 6-3
- Tournament: Japan Women's Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Round of 32
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-10-20

## Player comparison
| Field | Magda Linette | Claire Liu |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | POL | USA |
| Birth date | 1992-02-12 | 2000-05-25 |
| Age | 34 | 26 |
| Height | 171 cm | 170 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 77 | 95 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 908 | 789 |
| Elo (entering) | 1692 | 1727 |
| Current career W-L | 222-238 | 44-66 |
| Current career earnings | $9,220,797 | $2,901,680 |

Pre-match H2H: Magda Linette 0-1 Claire Liu.

## Stats
| Stat | Magda Linette | Claire Liu |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 6 | 2 |
| Double faults | 2 | 3 |
| 1st serve % | 55.4% | 63.1% |
| 1st serve points won % | 80.5% | 61.0% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 42.4% | 45.8% |
| BP saved % | 83.3% | 70.0% |
| BP converted % | 30.0% | 16.7% |
| Service points won % | 63.5% | 55.4% |
| Return points won % | 44.6% | 36.5% |
| Total points won % | 54.7% | 45.3% |
| Match Serve+ | +6.6 | -1.5 |
| Match Return+ | +1.5 | -6.6 |

Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the WTA 2026 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.

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