Highlights
January 20, 2026
Rei Sakamoto v Rafael Jodar Extended Highlights | Australian Open 2026 First Round
Australian Open
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Australian Open
Men’s Singles
Final
Round 1 · Court 5
Rafael Jodar defeats Rei Sakamoto — Australian Open result
Winner, final score, set-by-set result and verified match facts in one place.
Final result
Rafael Jodar won · 7–6 (8–6), 6–1, 5–7, 4–6, 6–3
Final
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Rafael Jodar vs Rei Sakamoto final result
| Player / team | Sets | Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 | Set 4 | Set 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Jodar ✓ | 3 | 78 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| Rei Sakamoto | 2 | 66 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 3 |
How the match ended
Rafael Jodar (ESP) bt Rei Sakamoto (JPN) 7-6 (8-6) 6-1 5-7 4-6 6-3
Sets played: 5
Rafael Jodar vs Rei Sakamoto match recap
Rafael Jodar defeated Rei Sakamoto in the Round 1 at Australian Open. The recorded set score, listed in draw order, was 7–6 (8–6), 6–1, 5–7, 4–6, 6–3. Rafael Jodar won 3 sets to 2 and finished with a 28–23 edge in recorded games. The match contained 1 tiebreak, with Rafael Jodar winning 1 of them.
Match facts
Tournament and draw
Australian Open
Grand Slam · Men’s singles
Round and status
Round 1
Final · Final
Date and time
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Court and venue
Court 5
Melbourne Park
Melbourne, Australia
Surface and conditions
Hard · Outdoor
Location
Melbourne, AU
Rafael Jodar vs Rei Sakamoto match statistics
| Rafael Jodar | Statistic | Rei Sakamoto |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Sets won | 2 |
| 28 | Games won | 23 |
| 1 | Tiebreaks won | 0 |
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Result guide
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Who won this match?
Rafael Jodar won, with the final score 7–6 (8–6), 6–1, 5–7, 4–6, 6–3.
What does the score show?
Each set column shows games won by each player or team. A smaller superscript number shows the tiebreak score.
Why might statistics be missing?
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Status matters: Final is a normal completed result. Retired means play began but a player could not finish; walkover means the match ended before play began. Delayed or suspended matches should not be read as final.