Reilly Opelka News

Hard-fought defeat in Paris opener Opelka lost to Federico Cina in the round of 128 of the French Open with a score of 3-6, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 6-4 on Sunday.

Impact Opelka committed 80 unforced errors in the match, 57 more than his opponent. He committed 10 double faults as well, nine more than Cina. Overall, Opelka won 143 points in total, 15 fewer than Cina. It was the fourth occasion in six appearances where Opelka lost the first round encounter at the Roland Garros.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

In French Open draw Opelka (shoulder) will play a qualifier/lucky loser in the first round of the French Open.

Impact Opelka is returning for his first match since he retired in his Madrid opener. The American could play No. 17 seed Arthur Fils in the second round.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 11 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Retires in Madrid first round Opelka (undisclosed) retired down 5-3 to Nicolai Budkov Kjaer in the first round of Madrid on Thursday.

Impact Opelka could not continue his opener this week after just 26 minutes on court. The 28-year-old American drops to 6-7 on the season.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Defeat in Barcelona opener Opelka lost to Ethan Quinn in the round of 32 of the Barcelona Open with a score of 7-5, 7-6 on Monday.

Impact Opelka committed six double faults in the match, five more than his opponent. He failed to win a break point as well. In comparison, Quinn converted one break point in eight attempts. Overall, Opelka won 79 points, six fewer than Quinn.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Defeat in Miami R3 Opelka lost to Taylor Fritz in the round of 32 of the Miami Open with a score of 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday.

Impact Opelka committed 12 unforced errors in the match, 10 more than his opponent. He won 62 percent service points as well, considerably lower than Fritz who won 87 percent points while serving.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Alcaraz loses to Sebastian Korda in the third round of the Miami Open

Carlos Alcaraz has been eliminated in the third round of the Miami Open, losing to Sebastian Korda in three sets

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Downs 25th seed in Miami Opelka won 7-6 (3), 7-6 (0) over Jack Draper in the second round of Miami on Friday.

Impact Opelka managed to post consecutive wins for the first time this season as he knocked out the No. 25 seed in two tiebreaks after one hour and 33 minutes on court. The 28-year-old American improves to 5-4 so far this season. Opelka will play either Botic van de Zandschulp (1-1 H2H) or No. 6 seed Taylor Fritz (1-5 H2H) next.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Advances to R2 in Miami Opelka defeated Nuno Borges in the round of 128 of the Miami Open with a score of 6-7, 6-2, 7-6 on Thursday.

Impact Opelka produced 27 aces in the match, 25 more than his opponent. He registered 55 winners as well, 42 more than Borges. Next up for Opelka will be Britain's Jack Draper.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 18 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Defeat in Indian Wells R2 Opelka lost to Ben Shelton in the round of 64 of the Indian Wells with a score of 6-7, 7-6, 6-3 on Friday.

Impact Opelka committed 38 unforced errors in the match, 19 more than his opponent. He won 72 percent service points. In comparison, Shelton won 80 percent points while serving. Opelka won 94 points in total, 13 fewer than Shelton.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Advances in Indian Wells Opelka won 7-5, 7-6 (3) over Ethan Quinn in the first round of Indian Wells on Wednesday.

Impact Opelka made a successful return in his first match since the Australian Open as he downed his No. 73-ranked countryman in straight sets after one hour and 41 minutes on court. The 28-year-old American improves to 4-3 so far in 2026. Opelka will play No. 8 seed Ben Shelton (0-2 H2H) in the second round.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Indian Wells Opelka (abdomen) will play Ethan Quinn in the first round of Indian Wells.

Impact Opelka is returning for his first tournament since the Australian Open after dealing with an abdominal injury. The American could play No. 8 seed Ben Shelton in the second round.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Withdraws from Dallas Opelka (abdomen) withdrew from Dallas before his first round match.

Impact Coming off a second round exit at the Australian Open, Opelka is not available this week due to an abdominal strain. The 28-year-old American is 3-3 so far this season.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Cruises to AO R2 Opelka defeated Nicolai Budkov Kjaer in the round of 128 of the Australian Open with a score of 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 on Monday.

Impact Opelka produced 23 aces in the match, 20 more than his opponent. He registered 45 winners as well, 34 more than Kjaer. Next up for Opelka will be Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Wins R1 in Adelaide Opelka defeated Alexei Popyrin in the round of 32 of the Adelaide International with a score of 6-3, 7-6 on Monday.

Impact Opelka registered 35 winners in the match, 16 more than his opponent. He won 81 percent of the service points as well. Next up for Opelka will be America's Tommy Paul.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Wins R1 in Brisbane Opelka defeated Dane Sweeny in the round of 32 of the Brisbane International with a score of 6-3, 7-5 on Monday.

Impact Opelka produced 21 aces in the match, 19 more than his opponent. He won 31 winners as well, 22 more than Sweeny. Next up for Opelka will be Poland's Kamil Majchrzak.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 3 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Lost in Athens opener Opelka lost to Vit Kopriva in the round of 32 of the Hellenic Championship with a score of 6-4, 6-3 on Monday.

Impact Opelka committed five double faults in the match. In comparison, his opponent did not commit a double fault. Opelka failed to convert a break point as well. In comparison, Kopriva won three break points.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wins lengthy three-setter in Basel Opelka won 7-6 (5), 6-7 (7), 6-3 over Botic van de Zandschulp in the second round of Basel on Thursday.

Impact After he also defeated van de Zandschulp in the qualifying draw this week, Opelka repeated that effort with this three-set marathon win that spanned two hours and 49 minutes. The No. 62-ranked American fired 29 aces and saved all three break points he faced in the match. Opelka will play No. 24-ranked Ugo Humbert in the quarterfinals.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Snaps losing streak in Basel Opelka won 6-3, 6-4 over Sebastian Baez in the first round of Basel on Tuesday.

Impact Opelka ended a five-match losing streak dating back to Cincinnati in early August as he dismissed the No. 43-ranked Argentine in straight sets across one hour and 12 minutes. The 28-year-old American improves to 24-21 on the season. Opelka will play either No. 6 seed Jiri Lehecka (0-1 H2H) or Botic van de Zandschulp (0-1 H2H) next.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Snaps losing streak in Basel Opelka won 6-3, 6-4 over Sebastian Baez in the first round of Basel on Tuesday.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Defeat in Brussels opener Opelka lost to Benjamin Bonzi in the round of 32 of the European Open with a score of 6-4, 6-4 on Monday.

Impact Opelka committed eight unforced errors in the match, five more than his opponent. He won 44 points in total, 18 fewer than Bonzi. It was Opelka's 18th defeat in 41 matches in 2025.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Defeat in Shanghai opener Opelka lost to Benjamin Bonzi in the round of 128 of the Shanghai Masters with a score of 7-6, 6-4 on Thursday.

Impact Opelka committed 15 unforced errors in the match, seven more than his opponent. He converted just one break point as well. It was Opelka's 18th defeat in 41 matches in 2025.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Laver Cup Day 1: Team Europe dominates early tournament play in San Francisco Casper Ruud, Reilly Opelka, Jakub Mensik and Alex Michelsen took the court during the Day 1 afternoon session at Chase Center Friday.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • PRESSDEMOCRAT.COM

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Carlos Alcaraz loses to Sebastian Korda in the third round of the Miami Open