Marin Cilic vs Nicolai Budkov Kjaer Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

Wojtek Kolan

Wojtek Kolan

Published on 14 Oct at 03:17 PM UTC

HEAD TO HEAD

M. Cilic vs N. Budkov Kjaer

Marin Cilic
Marin Cilic

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Nicolai Budkov Kjaer
Nicolai Budkov Kjaer

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Win

1

Played

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Win

37
Age
19
6'6" (198 cm)
Height
-
76
C. Rank
132
3
Best Rank
132
21
Total Titles
0
0
YTD Titles
0
$23.3M
Career Money
$58.3K
Right-Handed
Plays
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Head-to-head: Cilic 1 - 0 Kjaer

They have played 2 sets in total, with Marin Cilic winning 2 and Nicolai Budkov Kjaer winning 0. The last match between Marin Cilic and Nicolai Budkov Kjaer was at the BNP Paribas Nordic Open - Stockholm, 14-10-2025, Round: R1, Surface: I.hard, with Marin Cilic getting the victory 7-5 6-3.

PlayersHead To Head Match Wins
Cilic1
Kjaer0
Last 1 H2H Matches:

(R1BNP Paribas Nordic Open - Stockholm(10-14-25)

I.hard
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Marin Cilic
7
6
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Nicolai Budkov Kjaer
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3

M. Cilic vs N. B. Kjaer H2H Profile

Stats
$23,262,625Career Prize Money$58,345
64.09% (712-399)Career Total W/L65.52% (76-40)
1Indoor0
27Titles6
1Total H2H Matches0
38.10% (8-13)YTD Win/Loss37.50% (3-5)

M. Cilic vs N. B. Kjaer Match Preview:

  • Marin Cilic has a stronger second serve performance in recent form, winning 46.89% of points, compared to Nicolai Budkov Kjaer with 41.89%. Will this give Cilic an edge?
  • When returning, Cilic captures 42.69% of his opponent's second serve points, while Kjaer fares slightly better at 45.19%.
  • Kjaer demonstrates superior performance on first serve returns, with a success rate of 28.92%, outpacing Cilic's 20.97%.
  • Under pressure, Cilic has saved 55.90% of breakpoints, moderately more than Kjaer's 53.00%.
  • In the past year, Kjaer exhibits a higher overall match win rate at 67.44% compared to Cilic's 54.55%. Could this influence the outcome?
  • Best surface performance varies: Cilic excels on grass with a 73% win rate, whereas Kjaer’s best results are on indoor hard courts with an identical 73% win rate.
  • Both players participate frequently in Challengers/ITF tournaments > $10K, with Cilic winning 75.00% of such matches, slightly better than Kjaer’s 69.49%.
  • Cilic has contended with more challenging opponents, who average a rank of 94.3, significantly higher than Kjaer's average opponent rank of 300.73.
  • When the match extends to a deciding set, Kjaer has the advantage, winning 63% of the time against Cilic's 58%.

Editorial Prediction (October 14, 2025, UTC):

In their upcoming clash, Marin Cilic and Nicolai Budkov Kjaer display contrasting strengths and strategies. Cilic’s powerful second serve could prove decisive, yet Kjaer’s superior first serve return might neutralize this advantage.

With a solid record when under pressure, Cilic performs slightly better in breakpoint situations, hinting at his clutch ability. However, Kjaer’s overall higher match win percentage and effectiveness in deciding sets suggest he has the edge in tense moments.

Cilic's greater experience on the grass may favor him in adapting quickly, but Kjaer’s proficiency and superior match outcomes over the year indicate his potential to seize opportunities during the match.

Considering both players’ recent performances and match conditions, Nicolai Budkov Kjaer seems more likely to secure victory, though the match promises to be closely contested.

Marin Cilic vs Nicolai Budkov Kjaer Editorial Preview By TennisTipster88.

M. Cilic vs N. B. Kjaer H2H Stats Used In Our Predictions

Stats
1H2H Matches Won0
2Sets Won0
13Games Won8
12Aces (Total)2
2Total Double Faults2
1:33:53Average Match Time1:33:53
58% (34/59)1st Serve %46% (33/71)
85% (29/34)1st Serve Win %82% (27/33)
64% (16/25)2nd Serve Win %50% (19/38)
29% (2/7)Break Pts Won %0% (0/0)
35% (25/71)Return Points Win %24% (14/59)
100% (1/1)Best‑of‑3 Win %0% (0/1)
100% (1/1)1st Set Won, Won Match0% (0/0)
0% (0/1)1st Set Won, Lost Match0% (0/0)
0% (0/0)1st Set Lost, Won Match0% (0/1)

Recent Performance Stats

2nd Serve Win %: Cilic 53%, Kjaer 51%.
Opp 2nd Serve Pts Won: Cilic 48%, Kjaer 53%.
Break Points Saved %: Cilic 69%, Kjaer 58%.

M. Cilic Recent Matches Played

OPPONENTRESULTSCOREH2H
I.hardHelsinki Challenger - 03-11-2025

QF

FINO. Virtanen
L
7-5 6-4

R2

ITAS. Napolitano
W
6-2 4-6 7-5

R1

LIBB. Hassan
W
6-4 7-5
I.hardSwiss Indoors Basel - Basel - 20-10-2025

R2

CANF. Auger
L
7-6(2) 7-6(2)

R1

BELD. Goffin
W
7-6(9) 7-5

N. B. Kjaer Recent Matches Played

OPPONENTRESULTSCOREH2H
I.hardMoselle Open - Metz - 03-11-2025

Q1

FRAC. Tabur
L
7-5 7-5
I.hardErste Bank Open - Vienna - 20-10-2025

R1

ARGT. Martin
L
6-3 6-3
I.hardBNP Paribas Nordic Open - Stockholm - 13-10-2025

R1

CROM. Cilic
L
7-5 6-3
I.hardRoanne Challenger - 06-10-2025

QF

FRAH. Gaston
L
6-4 3-6 6-1

R2

SUIH. Bernet
W
6-3 3-6 6-1
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M. Cilic vs N. B. Kjaer Stats Breakdown Vs All H2H Opponents

Stats
64.09% (712/399)YTD Win/Loss65.52% (76/40)
60.59% (1776/1155)Sets Win/Loss62.17% (166/101)
53.52% (15440/13409)Games Win/Loss53.74% (1365/1175)
62.53% (252/151)Hard Win/Loss63.16% (12/7)
61.94% (192/118)Clay Win/Loss66.07% (37/19)
64.68% (174/95)Indoor Hard W/L68.57% (24/11)
72.87% (94/35)Grass Win/Loss50.00% (3/3)
0.64Aces Per Game0.31
9118Aces Total383
0.21Double Faults Per Game0.22
2958Total Double Faults276
1:18:24Average Match Time1:34:40
453.41Average Opponent Rank340.56
57% (44386/78141)1st Serve %62% (4605/7425)
77% (34272/44548)1st Serve Win %68% (3132/4605)
52% (17725/33841)2nd Serve Win %52% (1459/2820)
39% (2801/7252)Break Points Won % (Total)45% (346/766)
38% (30391/80727)Return Points Win %41% (3070/7407)
70.09% (150/64)Slam W/L50.00% (1/1)
52.61% (131/118)Masters W/L0.00% (0/1)
64.29% (36/20)Cups W/L50.00% (4/4)
68.21% (309/144)Main Tour W/L40.00% (4/6)
16.67% (2/10)Tour Finals W/L0% (0/0)
64.29% (54/30)Challenger W/L68.33% (41/19)
73.53% (25/9)Futures W/L74.29% (26/9)
62% (540/869)Best of 3 Sets Win %66% (76/115)
70% (165/235)Best of 5 Sets Win %0% (0/0)
52% (269/521)Tiebreaks Win % (Total)69% (22/32)
58% (215/369)Deciding Set Win %61% (22/36)
86% (686/587)1st Set Won, Won Match91% (69/63)
14% (686/98)1st Set Won, Lost Match9% (69/6)
29% (425/123)1st Set Lost, Won Match28% (47/13)

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