Elena Rybakina def. Shuai Zhang
6-3 7-5
Elena Rybakina defeated Shuai Zhang 6-3 7-5 in the 2026 Brisbane International second round on hard courts on January 6, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Elena Rybakina | Shuai Zhang |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 16 | 3 |
| Double faults | 6 | 0 |
| First serve % | 58.0% | 67.0% |
| First serve points won % | 81.0% | 62.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 50.0% | 43.0% |
| Break points saved % | 71.0% | 56.0% |
| Break points converted % | 44.0% | 29.0% |
| Service points won % | 68.0% | 56.0% |
| Return points won % | 44.0% | 32.0% |
| Total points won % | 56.0% | 44.0% |
| Serve rating | 126 | 108 |
| Return rating | 93 | 66 |
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Elena Rybakina | Shuai Zhang |
|---|---|---|
| Country | KAZ | CHN |
| Birth date | Jun 17, 1999 | Jan 21, 1989 |
| Age | 26 | 36 |
| Height | 184 cm | 177 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 5 | 81 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 5,850 | 843 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,171 | 1,761 |
| Current career W-L | 311–129 | 232–294 |
| Current career earnings | $29,818,052 | $13,697,847 |
Path
Elena Rybakina's path
No prior matches in this tournament.
Elena Rybakina's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paula Badosa | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 8, 2026 | R16 |
Shuai Zhang's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashlyn Krueger | 6-4 5-7 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 5, 2026 | R64 |
| Taylah Preston | 6-1 4-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 3, 2026 | Q2 |
| Fiona Ferro | 6-2 3-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 2, 2026 | Q1 |