Karolina Muchova def. Jaqueline Cristian
6-3 7-6(6)
Karolina Muchova defeated Jaqueline Cristian 6-3 7-6(6) in the 2026 Australian Open first round on hard courts on January 19, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Karolina Muchova | Jaqueline Cristian |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 2 | 2 |
| Double faults | 2 | 8 |
| First serve % | 61 | 56 |
| First serve points won % | 60 | 62 |
| Second serve points won % | 68 | 42 |
| Break points saved % | 50 | 75 |
| Break points converted % | 25 | 50 |
| Service points won % | 63 | 53 |
| Return points won % | 47 | 37 |
| Total points won % | 55 | 45 |
| Serve rating | 113 | 92 |
| Return rating | 115 | 95 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Karolina Muchova | Jaqueline Cristian |
|---|---|---|
| Country | CZE | ROU |
| Birth date | Aug 21, 1996 | Jun 5, 1998 |
| Age | 29 | 27 |
| Height | 180 cm | 182 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 19 | 35 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,083 | 1,427 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,995 | 1,820 |
| Current career W-L | 178–89 | 87–88 |
| Current career earnings | $14,881,307 | $3,781,005 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.