Reilly Opelka defeated Nicolai Budkov Kjaer 6-4 6-3 6-4 in the 2026 Australian Open first round on hard courts on January 19, 2026.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Reilly Opelka | Nicolai Budkov Kjaer |
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| Aces | 23 | 3 |
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| Double faults | 4 | 3 |
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| First serve % | 76 | 71 |
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| First serve points won % | 94 | 68 |
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| Second serve points won % | 59 | 48 |
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| Break points saved % | 100 | 25 |
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| Break points converted % | 75 | 0 |
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| Service points won % | 86 | 63 |
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| Return points won % | 38 | 14 |
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| Total points won % | 60 | 40 |
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| Serve rating | 248 | 187 |
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| Return rating | 159 | 47 |
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Player Comparison
| Field | Reilly Opelka | Nicolai Budkov Kjaer |
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| Country |
USA
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NOR
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| Birth date | Aug 28, 1997 | Sep 1, 2006 |
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| Age | 28 | 19 |
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| Height | 211 cm | 191 cm |
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| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
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| Backhand style | — | — |
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| Ranking (entering) | 63 | 135 |
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| Ranking points (entering) | 873 | 446 |
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| Elo (entering) | 1,755 | 1,570 |
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| Current career W-L | 124–119 | 3–7 |
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| Current career earnings | $6,150,025 | $860,700 |
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