Nicolai Budkov Kjaer def. Denis Shapovalov
6-2 6-1
Nicolai Budkov Kjaer defeated Denis Shapovalov 6-2 6-1 in the 2026 Madrid Open second round on clay courts on April 25, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Nicolai Budkov Kjaer | Denis Shapovalov |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 1 | 1 |
| Double faults | 1 | 4 |
| First serve % | 65 | 39 |
| First serve points won % | 88 | 60 |
| Second serve points won % | 57 | 30 |
| Break points saved % | 0 | 33 |
| Break points converted % | 67 | 0 |
| Service points won % | 78 | 42 |
| Return points won % | 58 | 23 |
| Total points won % | 68 | 32 |
| Serve rating | 310 | 168 |
| Return rating | 234 | 55 |
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Nicolai Budkov Kjaer | Denis Shapovalov |
|---|---|---|
| Country | NOR | CAN |
| Birth date | Sep 1, 2006 | Apr 15, 1999 |
| Age | 19 | 27 |
| Height | 191 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 140 | 35 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 451 | 1,210 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,586 | 1,782 |
| Current career W-L | 3–7 | 230–193 |
| Current career earnings | $860,700 | $15,463,840 |
Path
Nicolai Budkov Kjaer's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reilly Opelka | 5-3 (ret.) | W | H2H | Match data | Apr 23, 2026 | R128 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniil Medvedev | 3-6 2-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Apr 27, 2026 | R32 |
Denis Shapovalov's path
No prior matches in this tournament.