Hubert Hurkacz vs Aleksandar Kovacevic Preview & Prediction | 2026 Indian Wells Open (BNP Paribas Open) | First Round

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Hubert Hurkacz meets Aleksandar Kovacevic in the first round of the 2026 BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden

Ranking points: ATP 1000

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Venue: Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Indian Wells, USA

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel

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Hubert Hurkacz vs Aleksandar Kovacevic prediction

Hubert Hurkacz is desperately in need of a win to kick-start his comeback from injury.

The Pole starred at the United Cup after a six-month lay-off but has now lost four in a row since a victory in the first round at the Australian Open.

The conditions here may neutralise his serve and leave him vulnerable again in a first meeting with Aleksandar Kovacevic.

The American will want to make an impression on home turf and has been steadily picking up results despite dropping ranking points.

There’s just one place between the two with Hurkacz sitting at 71. The former world number six is the bigger name but he may find the going tough here and there's a strong chance Kovacevic will have opportunities to make an impact on return that he perhaps wouldn't elsewhere.

Hubert Hurkacz vs Aleksandar Kovacevic tip: Aleksandar Kovacevic to win