Nicolai Budkov Kjaer def. Pierre-Hugues Herbert
6-2 6-3
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 Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Nicolai Budkov Kjaer | Pierre-Hugues Herbert |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | ||
AcesServes that land in and are not touched by the returner. | 5 | 9 |
Double faultsService points lost by missing both first and second serve. | 1 | 3 |
First serve %Percentage of service points where the first serve landed in. | 70.0% | 63.0% |
First serve points won %Percentage of points won after making a first serve. | 85.0% | 70.0% |
Second serve points won %Percentage of second-serve points won, including points lost through double faults. | 64.0% | 39.0% |
Break points saved %Percentage of break points won by the server. | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Service points won %Percentage of all points won while serving. | 79.0% | 58.0% |
| Returning | ||
Break points converted %Percentage of break-point chances won by the returner. | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Return points won %Percentage of all points won while returning. | 42.0% | 21.0% |
| Overall | ||
Total points won %Percentage of all completed points won. | 60.0% | 40.0% |
Match Serve+This match’s service points won percentage minus the tour’s season average, in percentage points. Zero is average; +5 means five points above average. Match-weighted available stats; no opponent adjustment. | +14.5 | -6.5 |
Match Return+This match’s return points won percentage minus the tour’s season average, in percentage points. Zero is average; +5 means five points above average. Match-weighted available stats; no opponent adjustment. | +6.5 | -14.5 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2026 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Nicolai Budkov Kjaer | Pierre-Hugues Herbert |
|---|---|---|
| Country | NOR | FRA |
| Birth date | Sep 1, 2006 | Mar 18, 1991 |
| Age | 19 | 34 |
| Height | 191 cm | 188 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 135 | 157 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 446 | 399 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,553 | 1,589 |
| Current career W-L | 3–7 | 105–137 |
| Current career earnings | $746,543 | $10,590,946 |
Path
Nicolai Budkov Kjaer's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCabe | 4-6 6-3 7-6(6) | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 14, 2026 | Q2 |
| Yosuke Watanuki | 6-7(5) 7-5 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 13, 2026 | Q1 |
Nicolai Budkov Kjaer's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reilly Opelka | 4-6 3-6 4-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Jan 19, 2026 | R128 |
Pierre-Hugues Herbert's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzalo Bueno | 7-5 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 14, 2026 | Q2 |
| Guy Den Ouden | 3-6 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 13, 2026 | Q1 |