Kovacevic vs Mpetshi Perricard Prediction 9 January 2026

Aleksandar Kovacevic is showcasing solid form in the current tournament, having secured victories in his last two matches against formidable opponents Cameron Norrie and Nick Kyrgios. His back-to-back wins following three consecutive losses indicate a gradual return of confidence. Over his last five matches, he has registered three losses and two wins, translating to a 40% success rate. On hard courts, Aleksandar boasts a strong serve, averaging nearly ten aces per match, although a high double fault percentage (5%) could pose an issue. His strengths include a high service game win percentage (80%) and the ability to quickly adapt to his opponent’s play.

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard is also in fine form, having secured victories in his last two matches against Rinky Hijikata and Tommy Paul. However, he has struggled with slow starts, dropping the first set in five of his last six encounters, indicating a tendency for sluggish openings despite his overall high level of play. The Frenchman is renowned for his impressive first serve, boasting a 73% first-serve accuracy, and his average number of aces significantly surpasses many of his competitors at 16.9. Nevertheless, his weakness lies in his low break-point conversion rate, just 11%, which could impact the outcome of his matches.