Australian OpenHardSemi-finals14 Jan 2026 · 03:40
J. McCabe
#230 · Australia
VS
N. Budkov Kjaer
#140 · Norway
MCCABE
2.25
·
KJAER
1.68

Odds

Market
McCabe
Kjaer
Winner
2.25
1.68

Player analysis

J. McCabe comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -3.2, meaning J. McCabe has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.0/10, leaving J. McCabe vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — J. McCabe has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -14 over recent matches.

DS -3.22Trend down

N. Budkov Kjaer has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -3.0 to 37.5, with at least one match where N. Budkov Kjaer was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.4/10, leaving N. Budkov Kjaer vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +20 over the last five.

DS 14.88Trend down

Recent form

Hard court stats

McCabe
Stat
Kjaer
58.2%
Win rate
62.8%
138–99
W–L
54–32

Avg stats — last 5

1st serve %60%
1st serve won70%
2nd serve won50%
BP converted30%
BP saved60%
Aces8
Double faults2
1st serve %60%
1st serve won70%
2nd serve won50%
BP converted50%
Aces3
Double faults2
BP saved70%