Who is favored to win the Pierre Hughes Herbert vs Nicolai Budkov Kjaer at the Australian Open?
Pierre-Hugues Herbert is favored to win with odds around 1.45 due to his higher ranking, experience in Grand Slams, and strong recent form on hard courts, winning 4 of his last 5 matches including a title in Auckland last week. Nicolai Budkov Kjaer, a qualifier, has shown promise but lacks the consistency against top-100 players with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.
What time does Pierre Hughes Herbert vs Nicolai Budkov Kjaer at the Australian Open start?
The match starts at 2:00 AM UTC on January 15, 2026, which corresponds to 1:00 PM AEDT local time in Melbourne.
Where is the Pierre Hughes Herbert vs Nicolai Budkov Kjaer at the Australian Open being played?
The match is at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, specifically on Court 12 of the Australian Open complex, which has a capacity for over 3,000 spectators and features a state-of-the-art hard court surface.
Pierre Hughes Herbert vs Nicolai Budkov Kjaer at the Australian Open prediction & odds – who is expected to win?
Prediction: Pierre-Hugues Herbert to win in straight sets with moneyline odds of 1.45; his serve holds at 85% this tournament and superior baseline game should overpower Kjaer's aggressive but error-prone style on DexWin.
What is the head to head record between Pierre Hughes Herbert vs Nicolai Budkov Kjaer?
In their head-to-head record, Pierre-Hugues Herbert leads 1-0, winning their only previous meeting in qualifying rounds last year 6-4, 7-5; Herbert has won 70% of sets against similar lower-ranked opponents recently.
