Hailey Baptiste defeated Taylor Townsend 6-3 6-7(3) 6-3 in the 2026 Australian Open first round on hard courts on January 18, 2026.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Hailey Baptiste | Taylor Townsend |
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| Aces | 9 | 5 |
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| Double faults | 4 | 1 |
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| First serve % | 59 | 80 |
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| First serve points won % | 75 | 65 |
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| Second serve points won % | 49 | 50 |
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| Break points saved % | 90 | 80 |
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| Break points converted % | 20 | 10 |
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| Service points won % | 65 | 62 |
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| Return points won % | 38 | 35 |
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| Total points won % | 53 | 47 |
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| Serve rating | 118 | 122 |
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| Return rating | 80 | 84 |
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Player Comparison
| Field | Hailey Baptiste | Taylor Townsend |
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| Country |
USA
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USA
|
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| Birth date | Nov 3, 2001 | Apr 16, 1996 |
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| Age | 24 | 29 |
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| Height | 172 cm | 170 cm |
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| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
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| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
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| Ranking (entering) | 66 | — |
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| Ranking points (entering) | 979 | — |
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| Elo (entering) | 1,687 | 1,814 |
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| Current career W-L | 55–61 | 72–87 |
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| Current career earnings | $3,633,200 | $9,317,734 |
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