
In an electrifying first-round showdown in Melbourne, Quentin Halys triumphed over Adam Walton with a score of 4-6, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6(4), 7-5. The match, which stretched over a gripping 3 hours and 39 minutes, showcased Halys’s resilience as he prepares to face Arthur Fils in the second round. This victory marks a notable achievement in his career at the Australian Open.
With this win, Halys secured an additional $68,000, bringing his total prize money in the tournament to $200,000. Should he progress further, a victory in his next match could see him add another $90,000 to his earnings, potentially reaching a cumulative total of $290,000.
Match Highlights: Quentin Halys vs. Adam Walton – Australian Open
Statistics: Aces, Double Faults, Breaks, Winners
7-64 7-5
3h:39
159
162
83
78
Interestingly, Halys managed to secure victory despite scoring fewer points than Walton (159 vs. 162).
Quentin Halys
Displaying an impressive serve, Halys won 84% of his points on the first serve (83/99) but struggled on the second serve, winning just 49% of points (32/65). He achieved a remarkable tally of 31 aces but also recorded 6 double faults. Despite not being very effective in converting break points, Halys only managed to convert 40% (2/5) of his break point opportunities.
Adam Walton
Conversely, Walton’s performance was marred by his inability to capitalize on break points, converting only 33% (2/6), a crucial factor that contributed to his defeat.
Following this match, Halys leads their head-to-head encounters 1-0.
Next Match: Quentin Halys vs. Arthur Fils – H2H Stats
Halys is set to challenge Fils in the 2nd round.
This encounter will mark their fourth meeting, with Fils currently leading the head-to-head 2-1, although they have yet to clash on a hard court.
Tennis Scores at the Australian Open
- Jannik Sinner vs. Nicolas Jarry (7-62 7-65 6-1)
- James McCabe vs. Martin Landaluce (6-4 6-3 6-4)
- Roberto Carballes Baena vs. Alejandro Tabilo (1-6 6-2 6-3 7-61)
Upcoming Matches
- Roberto Bautista Agut vs. Denis Shapovalov (0-3) – H2H details and stats