Aleksandar Kovacevic is narrowly favored to win against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard based on his strong hard-court form and recent win over Nick Kyrgios in Brisbane, with indicative odds around 1.75 for Kovacevic and 2.05 for Mpetshi Perricard from major sportsbooks. His higher ranking and better results on outdoor hard courts make him the slight favorite with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match between Aleksandar Kovacevic and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard at the Brisbane event is scheduled to start on January 9, 2026, at 2:30 AM UTC. This corresponds to 12:30 PM local time in Brisbane, Australia, assuming standard time with no unusual schedule changes.

The match will be played in Brisbane, Australia, at the Brisbane International’s main venue, commonly centered around Pat Rafter Arena within the Queensland Tennis Centre. The complex features multiple outdoor hard courts, with the main stadium holding roughly 5,500–7,500 spectators in a modern, open-air setting ideal for early-season tournaments.

Prediction: Aleksandar Kovacevic to win in either straight sets or four sets equivalent in a best-of-three context, supported by his recent Brisbane victory over Kyrgios and consistent baseline game on hard courts. Odds markets slightly favor Kovacevic around 1.75, suggesting an implied win probability near 57–60%, while Mpetshi Perricard’s bigger serve at around 2.05 odds keeps him a live underdog if he serves well.

Official head-to-head records up to the past month show no completed ATP Tour-level singles meetings between Aleksandar Kovacevic and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. Any prior encounters would likely be at Challenger or qualifying level and are not widely recorded, so this Brisbane clash can effectively be treated as their first notable head-to-head meeting.