Australian OpenHard1/64-finals19 Jan 2026 · 03:00
N. Budkov Kjaer
#140 · Norway
VS
R. Opelka
#70 · USA
KJAER
2.37
·
OPELKA
1.65

Odds

Market
Kjaer
Opelka
Winner
2.37
1.65

Player analysis

N. Budkov Kjaer has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -18.4 to 37.5, with at least one match where N. Budkov Kjaer was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving N. Budkov Kjaer vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

DS 11.81Trend down

R. Opelka comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -3.1, meaning R. Opelka has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. Serve quality has been average (6.8/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability. Break point efficiency is a red flag — R. Opelka has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -33 over recent matches.

DS -3.08Trend mixed

Recent form

Hard court stats

Kjaer
Stat
Opelka
62.8%
Win rate
56.6%
54–32
W–L
154–118

Avg stats — last 5

1st serve %60%
1st serve won70%
2nd serve won50%
BP converted50%
BP saved60%
Aces2
Double faults2
1st serve %70%
1st serve won80%
2nd serve won60%
BP saved80%
Aces20
Double faults3
BP converted50%

Head to head

Career meetings between these two players (all tournaments), not only this event. The match at the top of the page is the current tournament fixture.

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N. Budkov Kjaer vs R. Opelka head to head match history
DateTournamentSurfaceRoundWinnerScore
Australian OpenHard1/64-finalsOpelka4-6 3-6 4-6