Taha Baadi defeated Aleksandar Vukic 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 in the Round of 32 at the 2026 Marrakech ATP tournament on March 30. The Tunisian dominated the opening and closing sets, winning 81 total points to Vukic’s 67, as the Australian’s error count spiraled to 40 unforced errors.
Baadi seized control early with a strong first serve that landed at 69%, winning 71% of those points. Vukic managed just 50% first serves in, and while he briefly steadied in the second set to level the match at one set apiece, his consistency evaporated in the decider. The Australian hit 23 winners but undermined his attacking game with those 40 unforced errors — 12 more than Baadi’s 28.
The third set was a rout. Baadi won six games to one, closing out the match with relentless pressure that exposed Vukic’s recent struggles. The win propels the Tunisian into the Round of 16, where he’ll seek his first career ATP title.
Key Takeaways
- Baadi’s first serve was the match’s defining weapon: at 69% accuracy and winning 71% of first serve points, he held a 19-percentage-point edge over Vukic (50% and 60% respectively), translating to sustained pressure that Vukic couldn’t match.
- Vukic’s 40 unforced errors proved fatal, significantly exceeding his hard court average of 26.2 per match and handing Baadi 12 more free points than the Tunisian surrendered with his 28 mistakes.
- Despite hitting 23 winners to Baadi’s 17, Vukic’s aggression backfired — his power-based game unraveled under pressure, continuing a dismal recent stretch that saw him win just 2 of his last 10 matches entering Marrakech.
- The 6-1 third set was a clinic in consistency: Baadi won 14 more total points than Vukic across the match (81 to 67), with the decisive set exposing the Australian’s inability to sustain the brief momentum he’d found in the second.
Player Analysis
Taha Baadi
Baadi’s performance was built on relentless consistency and smart positioning. His 69% first serve percentage gave him the platform to dictate rallies, and he capitalized ruthlessly — winning 71% of those points while also claiming 64% on his second delivery. With just 28 unforced errors across three sets, he presented a stable, low-risk game that forced Vukic into increasingly desperate shotmaking.
The Tunisian’s ability to reset after dropping the second set was particularly impressive. He didn’t overreach for winners (17 to Vukic’s 23), instead allowing his opponent’s errors to accumulate while he controlled court position. For a player chasing his first career title, this was a mature, tactically sound win that suggests he can handle pressure moments.
Aleksandar Vukic
Vukic’s performance encapsulated his recent struggles: flashes of aggression undermined by a torrent of errors. His 40 unforced errors — well above his 26.2 hard court average — stemmed from a first serve that landed just 50% of the time, leaving him exposed on second deliveries. When he managed to construct points around his 23 winners, he looked dangerous, particularly in the second set where he found rhythm to level the match. But that stability was fleeting.
The third set collapse was damning. Vukic won just one game as Baadi’s pressure forced him into low-percentage plays. With a 2-8 record over his last 10 matches and another early exit here, the Australian’s form crisis shows no signs of abating. The serve — typically a weapon with his 5.6 aces-per-match average on hard courts — couldn’t bail him out when the rallies turned scrappy.
Match Statistics
| Taha Baadi | Stat | Aleksandar Vukic |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Aces | 4 |
| 1 | Double Faults | 1 |
| 69% | 1st Serve % | 50% |
| 71% | 1st Serve Points Won | 60% |
| 64% | 2nd Serve Points Won | 55% |
| 17 | Winners | 23 |
| 28 | Unforced Errors | 40 |
| 81 | Total Points Won | 67 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Taha Baadi vs Aleksandar Vukic at Marrakech 2026?
Taha Baadi defeated Aleksandar Vukic 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 in the Round of 32 at the 2026 Marrakech ATP tournament on March 30.
How many unforced errors did Aleksandar Vukic hit against Taha Baadi?
Aleksandar Vukic committed 40 unforced errors compared to Baadi’s 28, a differential of 12 errors that proved decisive in the three-set match.
What was Taha Baadi’s first serve percentage against Vukic at Marrakech?
Baadi’s first serve landed at 69% accuracy, significantly better than Vukic’s 50%, and he won 71% of those first serve points.
Who won the Marrakech Round of 32 match between Baadi and Vukic?
Taha Baadi won the match 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, advancing to the Round of 16 and extending Aleksandar Vukic’s recent poor form to 2 wins in his last 11 matches.
What’s Next
Baadi advances to the Round of 16 at Marrakech, where he’ll look to continue his pursuit of a first career ATP title. Vukic, meanwhile, exits early once again, his record slipping to 2 wins in his last 11 matches as he searches for answers to reverse his hard court form.
