Nicolai Budkov Kjaer defeated Pierre-Hugues Herbert 6-2 6-3 in the 2026 Australian Open third qualifying round on hard courts on January 15, 2026.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Nicolai Budkov Kjaer | Pierre-Hugues Herbert |
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| Aces | 5 | 9 |
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| Double faults | 1 | 3 |
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| First serve % | 70 | 63 |
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| First serve points won % | 85 | 70 |
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| Second serve points won % | 64 | 39 |
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| Break points saved % | 100 | 50 |
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| Break points converted % | 50 | 0 |
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| Service points won % | 79 | 58 |
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| Return points won % | 42 | 21 |
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| Total points won % | 60 | 40 |
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| Serve rating | 223 | 178 |
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| Return rating | 141 | 51 |
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Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Nicolai Budkov Kjaer | Pierre-Hugues Herbert |
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| Country |
NOR
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FRA
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| Birth date | Sep 1, 2006 | Mar 18, 1991 |
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| Age | 19 | 34 |
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| Height | 191 cm | 188 cm |
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| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
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| Backhand style | — | — |
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| Ranking (entering) | 135 | 157 |
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| Ranking points (entering) | 446 | 399 |
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| Elo (entering) | 1,553 | 1,589 |
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| Current career W-L | 3–7 | 105–137 |
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| Current career earnings | $860,700 | $10,576,345 |
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Path
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