Kovacevic vs Nakashima Prediction 10 January 2026

Aleksandar Kovacevic from the USA is on a roll, having won his last three matches in a row, including victories over formidable opponents like Nick Kyrgios and Cameron Norrie. In his last five encounters, he boasts 3 wins and 2 losses, giving him a positive balance of +1 in victories. His game is characterized by a powerful serve, averaging 10.3 aces per match, and solid baseline play. However, his first serve success rate stands at just 61%, which could be a challenge against more seasoned opponents. Despite this, his stats reveal a high break-point conversion rate of 32%. Notably, Aleksandar typically wins more than 11.5 games in most of his matches.

Brandon Nakashima is also in remarkable form, securing three consecutive victories in recent matches against players like Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Kante Gallie. Over his last five matches, he boasts a similar record: 3 wins and 2 losses, with a current positive balance of +1. He is effectively capitalizing on his first serve, achieving a 67% success rate, and his playing style is characterized by aggressive baseline rallies and excellent return defense, winning 31% of break points. Notably, he has committed only four double faults in his last ten matches, highlighting the stability of his serve.