Matteo Arnaldi def. Jaume Munar 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 — Italian Open 2026 R128

Match recap

Matteo Arnaldi defeated Jaume Munar 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in the R128 of the Italian Open 2026.

Matteo Arnaldi, ranked No. 106, knocked off No. 38 Jaume Munar in their fourth career meeting, leveling the H2H at 2-2. The gap that decided it ran through the second serve — Munar won 62% of those points to Arnaldi's 52% — but the Italian out-aggressed him everywhere else, stacking 33 winners to 21 and converting 2 of 7 break points. Seven double faults nearly cost him; saving 3 of 4 break points and breaking back in the decider papered over the cracks.

Match stats

Matteo Arnaldi: 7 aces, 33 winners, 65% first serves, 7 double faults, 2/7 break points. Jaume Munar: 4 aces, 21 winners, 67% first serves, 1 double fault, 1/4 break points.

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Head-to-head

Matteo Arnaldi and Jaume Munar have met 4 times, splitting the head-to-head 2–2.