Matteo Arnaldi is 2-7 on hard courts this year and comes to Tokyo after three straight defeats. Rei Sakamoto has shown some positive signs against Top 50 players and can win in Tokyo.
| Matteo Arnaldi | Rei Sakamoto | |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality | Italy | Japan |
| Age | 25 (22 February 2001) | 20 (24 June 2006) |
| Height | 6'1" (1.85m) | 6'4" (1.93m) |
| Plays | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Ranking | 37 | 137 |
| Career High | 30 (August 2024) | 133 (September 2021) |
| ATP Tour Titles | 0 | 0 |
| ATP Tokyo Best Result | First Round (2024) | First Appearance |
HTH
Rei Sakamoto is 1-0 against Matteo Arnaldi.
| Year | Event | Surface | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Shanghai Masters | Hard | R128 | Arnaldi | 7-6 6-4 |
Arnaldi Struggling on Hard Courts
Matteo Arnaldi had a shocking start to the year and dropped out of the Top 100 as a result. He won the Cagliari Challenger before going on a great run at the French Open.
The Italian spent a lot of time on court at Roland Garros and the heat caught up with him, withdrawing before a semi-final clash against Flavio Cobolli.
The 25-year-old comes to China after losing seven of his previous nine matches. He has lost three on the spin, all against players outside the Top 50.
Sakamoto Finding his Feet on the ATP Tour
Rei Sakamoto has played 10 career matches on the ATP Tour, going 3-7 with all those wins coming since March. He took the first set off Daniil Medvedev in Miami before going down 6-7 6-3 6-1.
The 20-year-old wasn’t disgraced in the US Open second round, suffering a 6-3 7-6 7-5 loss against Frances Tiafoe.
The wildcard has gone 0-3 against Top 50 players but seen a tie break in each defeat.
How to Watch Matteo Arnaldi vs Rei Sakamoto Live
- Event: 2026 Japan Open
- Round: First Round
- Date: Wednesday 30 September
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