By Tony Fairbairn
Jacob Fearnley [LL] v Quentin Halys [Q]
H2H: First Meeting
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – Jacob Fearnley is into the main draw of Adelaide as a lucky loser and will face Quentin Halys in the opening round.
H2H & Match Fundamentals
Jacob Fearnley [LL] v Quentin Halys [Q]
H2H: First Meeting
ATP Adelaide 2026
Adelaide, Australia
Hard (O)
Prize Money: $7,510
Second on Court Three (Not before 02:00 GMT)
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After losing in the final round of qualifying, Jacob Fearnley has been given a second chance and will face qualifier Quentin Halys in the opening round of Adelaide.
Tale of the Tape – Key Stats (Last 52 Weeks)
H2H:
Jacob Fearnley (WR 77)
Quentin Halys (WR 85)
Tournament Previous Best
N/A
R2 (2023)
1st Serve %
61.3
59.4
Service Games Won %
76.5
83.1
Break Points Saved %
58.5
62.2
2nd Serve Return Points Won %
50.2
45.3
Break Points Converted %
42.7
33.1
Fearnley will aim to continue his returning efficiency against one of the most effective servers on the tour.
Playing styles and prediction
Halys had some good results in 2025 but ultimately lacked the consistency needed to be a consistent member of the world’s top 70. However, the Frenchman proved that he can hang with the world’s best players during his run to the semi-finals in Dubai last year and will aim to do the same on a regular basis in 2026.
Fearnley will need to be aggressive on return and will hope to be consistent on serve as he looks to take the match to Halys. Meanwhile, Halys will be aggressive and proactive on serve as well as attacking the net in order to be efficient and test Fearnley’s confidence from the baseline. A nervy looking Fearnley may find this match tough but if he can gradually build confidence during the match then he stands every chance of winning the big points and advancing to the second round.
Prediction: Fearnley in three sets.
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