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Nicolai Budkov Kjaer: In Focus
Learn more about the rising Norwegian with our exclusive features below
December 05, 2025
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Nicolai Budkov Kjaer won four ATP Challenger Tour titles in 2025.
By ATP Staff
Nicolai Budkov Kjaer heads to the Next Gen ATP Finals presented by PIF for the first time after a standout 2025 season.
Coached by his father and former player, Alexander Kjaer, the 19-year-old Norwegian has won four ATP Challenger Tour titles this year — tying him with five other players for the most in 2025. Budkov Kjaer has also been mentored by countryman and former No. 2 in the PIF ATP Rankings Casper Ruud during his early days.
The 2024 Wimbledon boys’ champion secured his maiden ATP Tour win this year in Bastad, where he came through qualifying before defeating Thiago Monteiro. Two of his Challenger titles in 2025 have come on indoor hard courts, form he will hope to carry into his debut campaign at the 20-and-under event in Jeddah.
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