In the first round of the ATP Shanghai tournament, A. Pavlásek and P. Rikl squared off against M. Arévalo and M. Pavić. The match statistics revealed a competitive contest, with Pavlásek and Rikl recording 5 aces compared to Arévalo and Pavić's 7. Both teams struggled with double faults, with Pavlásek and Rikl committing 2 and Arévalo and Pavić 8.
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Pavlásek and Rikl had a first serve percentage of 78%, winning 77% of their first serve points. Their opponents achieved a 72% serve percentage, winning 71% of their first serves. In terms of second serve points, Pavlásek and Rikl converted 67% while Arévalo and Pavić were slightly better with 75%.
When it came to break points, Pavlásek and Rikl saved 80% of their break points, while their opponents managed to save 92%. In the return game, both teams struggled, with Pavlásek and Rikl winning 23% of their first return points, matching the performance of Arévalo and Pavić. However, the latter group outperformed in second return points, winning 29%.
The two teams had previously faced off in ATP Montréal on August 9, 2026, where Pavlásek and Rikl won the encounter decisively, with scores of 6-2 against Arévalo and Pavić.