Nicolai Budkov Kjaer vs Kei Nishikori – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
2:1
04/03/2026 at 11:45 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • CHALLENGER MEN - SINGLES: Thionville, hard - 1/8-finals

Match Stats

Aces
135
Double Faults
32
1st serve percentage
64%65%
1st serve points won
83% (39/47)63% (32/51)
2nd serve points won
54% (14/26)64% (18/28)
Break Points Saved
60% (3/5)57% (4/7)
1st return points won
37% (19/51)23% (11/47)
2nd return points won
36% (10/28)46% (12/26)
Break Points Converted
43% (3/7)40% (2/5)
Winners
2729
Unforced errors
2028
Net points won
60% (3/5)92% (11/12)
Service Points Won
72% (52/72)63% (50/79)
Return Points Won
37% (29/79)28% (20/72)
Total Points Won
54% (81/151)46% (70/151)
Last 10 balls
82
Match points saved
00
Service games won
86% (12/14)77% (10/13)
Return games won
23% (3/13)14% (2/14)
Total games won
56% (15/27)44% (12/27)

Chances of winning


Nicolai Budkov Kjaer
63.8%
Kei Nishikori
36.2%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
60.2% 39.8%

Our Initial ML Estimation

54.7% 45.3%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Nicolai Budkov Kjaer has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+3.6%)
  • Kei Nishikori has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-3.6%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Nicolai Budkov Kjaer than the current prediction. (-9.1%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Nicolai Budkov Kjaer that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Kei Nishikori than the current prediction. (+9.1%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Kei Nishikori could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Nicolai Budkov Kjaer - Kei Nishikori Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.48
    (1.54)

    2.58
    (2.33)
    6.5%
    (7.9%)
    What is the prediction for Nicolai Budkov Kjaer - Kei Nishikori?
  • Users Predictions: 13 users predict this event. Budkov Kjaer will win (votes: 6 - 46.2%). Nishikori will win (votes: 7 - 53.8%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Nishikori: 26.7%80.9%.
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • O/U 2.5 Sets - over (votes: 2 - 100%) .
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): Kei Nishikori will win (4 of 4 users predict this - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 2:0.
  • Preview Facts
    • Budkov Kjaer is ranked ATP: 150. Nishikori is ranked ATP: 284.
    • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
    • Nishikori may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Budkov Kjaer will hold a modest advantage in this match.
    • Recently, the players have not faced each other.
    Latest results of Nicolai Budkov Kjaer
    Latest results of Kei Nishikori
    02.03.2026 Kei Nishikori - Jelle Sels 2:1
    12.01.2026 Kimmer Coppejans - Kei Nishikori Canceled
    05.01.2026 Vit Kopriva - Kei Nishikori Nishikori K. retired
    Draw
    Singles - Main

    1/16-finals
    1Gaston H. (1)Glinka D. (RET.)1 : 0
    2Holmgren A.Smith K. (Q)1 : 2
    3Sels J. (LL)Kouame M. (WC)0 : 2
    4Engel J.Zeppieri G. (5)1 : 2
    5Ofner S. (4)Loffhagen G. (Alt)2 : 1
    6Cassone M. (Q)Broom C. (Q)2 : 0
    7Rodionov J.Grenier H. (RET.)1 : 0
    8Added D. (Alt)Krumich M. (Q)0 : 2
    9Blanchet U. (8)Watanuki Y. (RET.) (Q)1 : 1
    10Bertola R. (Alt)Chidekh C.0 : 2
    11Herbert P.Bailly G. A. (Alt)2 : 1
    12Paris T. (WC)Virtanen O. (3)1 : 2
    13Budkov Kjaer N. (6)Molcan A.2 : 0
    14Tabur C. (Alt)Nishikori K. (Q)1 : 2
    15Safiullin R.Skatov T.2 : 0
    16Malige M. (WC)Choinski J. (2)0 : 2

    1/8-finals
    1Gaston H. (1)Smith K.2 : 1
    2Kouame M.Zeppieri G. (RET.) (5)1 : 0
    3Ofner S. (4)Cassone M.2 : 0
    4Rodionov J.Krumich M.2 : 0
    5Blanchet U. (8)Chidekh C.2 : 0
    6Herbert P.Virtanen O. (3)0 : 2
    7Budkov Kjaer N. (6)Nishikori K.2 : 1
    8Safiullin R.Choinski J. (2)1 : 2

    Quarter-finals
    1Gaston H. (1)Kouame M.2 : 1
    2Ofner S. (4)Rodionov J.2 : 1
    3Blanchet U. (8)Virtanen O. (3)0 : 2
    4Budkov Kjaer N. (6)Choinski J. (2)2 : 0

    Semi-finals
    1Gaston H. (1)Ofner S. (4)0 : 2
    2Virtanen O. (3)Budkov Kjaer N. (6)1 : 2

    Final
    1Ofner S. (4)Budkov Kjaer N. (6)2 : 1