Daniil Medvedev is the sole surviving seed at the ATP 250 in Brisbane. A qualifier and a lucky loser also remain in the hunt for a semifinal spot. Who will advance?
ATP Brisbane Quarterfinal Predictions
Sebastian Korda vs Alex Michelsen
Head-to-head: first meeting
Korda continues his great track record of reaching the deep end of the draw in Australian tournaments. This is now his fourth successive season he’s started the year making the quarterfinals in one of the events Down Under. However, this is where the real challenge begins, because Korda has yet to convert that promise into a title success. Michelsen defeated Learner Tien for the third time in four meetings, dropping just six games against the Next Gen champion. Both men can shorten points when they take big cuts at the ball and this is where Korda’s extra discipline will shine.
Prediction: Korda in 2
Aleksandar Kovacevic vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard
Head-to-head: first meeting
Aleksandar Kovacevic is having a sensational week in Brisbanem and there is a possibility he could make his Top 50 debut after the tournament. This is his sixth ATP quarterfinal in the last 24 months. His career is on an upward trajectory. Mpetshi Perricard struggled for form in the second half of last season, but he’s started the year with a Top 20 win after beating Tommy Paul. The Frenchman’s serve and shot placement have been overwhelming, but Kovacevic has shown he can handle this archetype following his massive victory over Kyrgios earlier in the tournament. And that familiarity could help the American weather that humongous serve.
Prediction: Kovacevic in 3
Brandon Nakashima vs Raphael Collignon
Head-to-head: Nakashima 2-0 Collignon
Collignon enjoyed a fine breakthrough season in 2025, and he’s reaching new heights in the first week of 2026. This is his second ATP quarterfinal after notching two Top 50 wins. Nakashima has taken out Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Quentin Halys while facing little resistance on serve. It is one of the more noticeable improvements in the American’s game in this brand new season. But with Collignon firing on all cylinders too, this will be a slightly trickier match for Nakashima to navigate.
Prediction: Nakashima in 3
Daniil Medvedev vs Kamil Majchrzak
Head-to-head: first meeting
Medvedev has only lost 10 games in two matches this week. His accelerated progress under the tutelage of former Australian Open champion Thomas Johansson is taking shape. In seven tournaments together, Medvedev has reached the quarterfinals or better in five events and famously ended his title drought in Almaty at the end of last season. Majchrzak, for his part, withstood an astonishing 44 aces from Reilly Opelka’s racket and saved three match points to win in three tiebreaks. This will be his first ATP quarterfinal since April 2025 in Marrakech. Majchrzak’s run deserves a lot of acclaim, having entered the main draw as a lucky loser, but Medvedev will be efficient in absorbing all the pace and wear the Pole down.
Prediction: Medvedev in 2
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