Alexander Shevchenko def. Matteo Arnaldi 7(7)-6(5), 6(5)-7(7), 6-2 — Miami Open 2026 R128

Match recap

Alexander Shevchenko defeated Matteo Arnaldi 7(7)-6(5), 6(5)-7(7), 6-2 in the R128 of the Miami Open 2026.

Shevchenko won the points that mattered without ever winning the ball-striking battle. Arnaldi outhit him 49 winners to 29, but coughed up 51 unforced errors and eight double faults to Shevchenko's two — the gap that turned two tiebreaks the wrong way. After splitting the breakers, Shevchenko broke in games 1, 3 and 5 of the third to close 6-2. Three match points came and went before the finish. Ben Shelton waits in the next round.

Match stats

Matteo Arnaldi: 8 aces, 49 winners, 64% first serves, 8 double faults. Alexander Shevchenko: 8 aces, 29 winners, 68% first serves, 2 double faults.

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Head-to-head

This is the first meeting between Matteo Arnaldi and Alexander Shevchenko.