Nicolai Budkov Kjaer def. Yosuke Watanuki
6-7(5) 7-5 6-4
Nicolai Budkov Kjaer defeated Yosuke Watanuki 6-7(5) 7-5 6-4 in the 2026 Australian Open first qualifying round on hard courts on January 13, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Nicolai Budkov Kjaer | Yosuke Watanuki |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 9 | 13 |
| Double faults | 2 | 7 |
| First serve % | 80 | 63 |
| First serve points won % | 64 | 70 |
| Second serve points won % | 48 | 43 |
| Break points saved % | 77 | 29 |
| Break points converted % | 71 | 23 |
| Service points won % | 61 | 60 |
| Return points won % | 40 | 39 |
| Total points won % | 51 | 49 |
| Serve rating | 199 | 182 |
| Return rating | 159 | 111 |
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Nicolai Budkov Kjaer | Yosuke Watanuki |
|---|---|---|
| Country | NOR | JPN |
| Birth date | Sep 1, 2006 | Apr 12, 1998 |
| Age | 19 | 27 |
| Height | 191 cm | 180 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 135 | 162 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 446 | 364 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,517 | 1,632 |
| Current career W-L | 3–7 | 18–23 |
| Current career earnings | $860,700 | $1,583,945 |
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