Budkov Kjaer vs Jacquet Prediction 13 August 2026
🔊 In the second round of qualifying at the Cincinnati tournament, Nikolai Budkov Kjær from Norway will face Kirian Jaquet from France. The match will be played on hard court, where both players are currently competing. The context of this matchup is set by the difference in form between the two players heading into this stage of qualifying.
Head-to-Head
📊 Nikolaj Budkov Kjaer and Kyrian Jacquet have not previously faced each other.
Head-to-head statistics Budkov Kjaer - Jacquet
Nicolai Budkov Kjaer Player Overview
Nikolaj Budkov Kjær comes into the match after a difficult stretch - just 3 wins in his last 10 matches, with five of those losses coming in straight sets. In the previous round he beat Hugo Gaston, but before that he lost to Shō Shimabukuro and Sascha Veyenberg. Over his last 10 matches, the Norwegian has only once managed to win two sets without dropping one, and his games-won percentage stands at just 46%. On serve, he holds at an average rate of 80% - a decent figure for an underdog, but his overall results remain poor. Double faults are also a recurring issue, averaging around 4% per match.
Match Results: Nicolai Budkov Kjaer
Kyrian Jacquet Player Overview
Kirian Jacquet is showing more consistent play: he has 5 wins in his last 10 matches and only two bagel losses during that period. In the first round of Cincinnati qualifying, the Frenchman comfortably got past Billy Harris, and shortly before that beat Alexander Shevchenko. His games-won percentage is higher - he wins around 52% of games, which confirms he holds an advantage through most of his matches. The Frenchman holds serve at a slightly lower rate (73%), but converts break points at a noticeably higher rate (41%). His current form gives reason to expect a scenario with controlled play and fewer games conceded to his opponent.
Match Results: Kyrian Jacquet
Key factors
- In 7 of his last 8 matches, Nikolai Budkov Kjaer did not win more than 11.5 games.
- Nikolai Budkov Kjaer has only 3 wins in his last 10 matches.
- Nikolai Budkov Kjaer's game win percentage is just 46% over his last 10 matches.
- Nikolai Budkov Kjaer has five 0:2 set losses in his last 10 matches.
Expected scenario
Based on recent weeks' statistics, Kirian Jacquet should have primary control over the course of the match. The probability of a third set is assessed as low, and the scenario suggests a two-set victory for the Frenchman with a limited number of games for the Norwegian. This outcome is directly linked to the minimal possibility of Nikolai Budkov Kjær reaching a decent individual total.
Total prediction
A series of low individual totals for Nikolai Budkov Kjær shows his difficulties against opponents of a similar level to him and is consistent with the scenario of the upcoming match in favor of the betting favorite.
⭐ Editor's prediction
Poor form and frequent straight-set losses prevent Nikolai Budkov Kjær from consistently clearing even an average individual total. Against a more consistent opponent, the chances of going past twelve games again look minimal - especially if the match stays to two sets with no tie-break or extended finish to either of them. The bet is Nikolai Budkov Kjær total under 12.5 games.
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Betting Tips: Nicolai Budkov Kjaer - Kyrian Jacquet
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