Nicolai Budkov Kjaer def. Reilly Opelka
5-3 (ret.)
The match ended when Reilly Opelka retired.
Nicolai Budkov Kjaer defeated Reilly Opelka 5-3 after Reilly Opelka retired in the 2026 Madrid Open first round on clay courts on April 23, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Nicolai Budkov Kjaer | Reilly Opelka |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 3 | 1 |
| Double faults | 0 | 2 |
| First serve % | 75 | 47 |
| First serve points won % | 93 | 67 |
| Second serve points won % | 40 | 60 |
| Break points saved % | 0 | 0 |
| Break points converted % | 100 | 0 |
| Service points won % | 80 | 63 |
| Return points won % | 37 | 20 |
| Total points won % | 59 | 41 |
| Serve rating | 311 | 248 |
| Return rating | 198 | 67 |
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Nicolai Budkov Kjaer | Reilly Opelka |
|---|---|---|
| Country | NOR | USA |
| Birth date | Sep 1, 2006 | Aug 28, 1997 |
| Age | 19 | 28 |
| Height | 191 cm | 211 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 140 | 70 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 451 | 803 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,561 | 1,778 |
| Current career W-L | 3–7 | 124–119 |
| Current career earnings | $860,700 | $6,150,025 |
Path
Nicolai Budkov Kjaer's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moez Echargui | 6-1 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 21, 2026 | Q2 |
| Francesco Maestrelli | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 20, 2026 | Q1 |
Nicolai Budkov Kjaer's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denis Shapovalov | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 25, 2026 | R64 |
Reilly Opelka's path
No prior matches in this tournament.