Nick Kyrgios vs Aleksandar Kovacevic Prediction & Betting Tips - Brisbane International
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by Daniel Ngulu | in Tennis Predictions
Nick Kyrgios will face off with Aleksandar Kovacevic in Brisbane as he makes his long-awaited return to competitive action. This is their first-ever meeting and their opening action in 2026. Read on for our prediction of this match.
Nick Kyrgios is set to make his first competitive appearance in 10 months, and he has chosen the right place to do so. The Australian starts his season on home soil and at an event he has won before. Kyrgios was crowned champion here in 2018.
The 30-year-old, a former world number 11, has struggled with injuries for the better part of three seasons and was last in a competitive setting in Miami last season. Kyrgios played two warm-up matches in December, the most recent being a battle of the sexes duel with Aryna Sabalenka.
Aleksandar Kovacevic had a poor end to his 2025 campaign and won just one of his final five games. He ended the season with three successive losses, putting into perspective the sort of season he had.
The American finished 2025 in position 60 in the ATP after compiling a nervy 34-33 record. Alternating between the tour and challenger circuits, Kovacevic won two challenger crowns and finished as runner-up in Montpellier and Los Cabos.
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The Best Betting Odds for Nick Kyrgios v Aleksandar Kovacevic Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.3 | 1.62 |
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2.3 | 1.62 |
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2.32 | 1.61 |
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2.25 | 1.65 |
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2.25 | 1.57 |
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Who will win the Nick Kyrgios vs Aleksandar Kovacevic Tennis game?
Our prediction for the Nick Kyrgios vs Aleksandar Kovacevic match is: more than 2.5 sets.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Nick Kyrgios vs Aleksandar Kovacevic game on 05/01/2026 of the current Brisbane International season:
- Nick Kyrgios has a 48.66% chance to win against Aleksandar Kovacevic according to Melbet ⭐ with the odds of 2.36.
- Aleksandar Kovacevic has a 51.34% probability of winning facing Nick Kyrgios ⭐ with odds of 1.65 at Betway.
Nick Kyrgios vs Aleksandar Kovacevic Best Prediction and Odds
Based on the bookmaker's betting lines in this match, Nick Kyrgios has a 48.66 % chance to win.
| Prediction | Chance to win |
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| Nick Kyrgios | 48.66 % |
| Aleksandar Kovacevic | 51.34 % |
Nick Kyrgios vs Aleksandar Kovacevic Form
Nick Kyrgios and Aleksandar Kovacevic Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
21 Mar 2025 - ATP Miami
19 Mar 2025 - ATP Miami
6 Mar 2025 - ATP Indian Wells
13 Jan 2025 - ATP Australian Open
30 Dec 2024 - Brisbane International
20 Dec 2024 - World Tennis League, Men Singles
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
3 Nov 2025 - Moselle Open
27 Oct 2025 - Rolex Paris Masters
26 Oct 2025 - Rolex Paris Masters
25 Oct 2025 - Rolex Paris Masters
20 Oct 2025 - ATP Vienna
19 Oct 2025 - ATP Vienna
Nick Kyrgios - Aleksandar Kovacevic Key Points
- Kyrgios is a former Brisbane champion.
- Kyrgios has won 164 matches on hard courts.
- So far in his career, Kovacevic has won 130 times on hard courts.
- Kovacevic has surrendered at least one set in each of his last 14 fixtures.
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Our Nick Kyrgios vs Aleksandar Kovacevic Prediction
Our prediction for Nick Kyrgios v Aleksandar Kovacevic is for the match to have more than 2.5 sets. This is Kyrgios’ first competitive match in almost a year, and he will be eager to mark it with a win. Despite lacking match fitness, the Australian will be an equal match for Kovacevic, especially as he is a former Brisbane champion.
Kovacevic, on his part, will be looking for a strong start to the year after a poor end to last season. With both players being hard-court specialists, there is a big possibility that this match will go the full distance.
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