Alexander Zverev vs Kei Nishikori: Head-to-Head Record

Alexander Zverev

Germany

5–1
6 meetings
Kei Nishikori

Japan

Hard: 2–0Clay: 3–1
Alexander Zverev
5–1
Kei Nishikori

Alexander Zverev and Kei Nishikori have met 6 times on the professional tour. Alexander Zverev leads the head-to-head 5–1. Their most recent meeting came at Roland Garros in 2021.

Common opponents

Last 12 months
⚠Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.

Zverev A. and Nishikori K. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Zverev A. went 1–0 (100%) against them, Nishikori K. 0–1 (0%).

1–0 · 100%Zverev A. · better vs 1
Record vs common opponents
0–1 · 0%Nishikori K. · better vs 0
Vs common opponents · derived from scorelines
2–0Sets0–2
12–4Games5–12
0–0Tiebreaks0–0
0–0Deciding sets0–0
Zverev A. better · different surfaces (Clay × Hard)▾
Includes tour-level, 125s, qualifying and team events (⚑). Walkovers excluded. Describes past results in different contexts — not a prediction.

Alexander Zverev vs Kei Nishikori stats comparison

Ratings

#3 ATPRanking#479 ATP
2100Elo (overall)1714
2042Hard Elo1680
2051Clay Elo1610
1914Grass Elo1591

Form

LWWLLWWWWWLast 10LWLLWLWWLL
2026 win rate·Dominant
79%
43%
12026 titles0

Clutch

Under pressure
Alexander ZverevKei Nishikori
Clutch Rating·Even
93
91
Break points saved·Slight edge
99
94
Break points won·Slight edge
89
80
Deciding sets·Even
98
100
Tiebreaks·Even
99
97

Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About

Freshness

Recent load
Alexander ZverevKei Nishikori
Freshness·Clear edge
76
92

Alexander Zverev: 5 days rest · 2 matches, 59 games (7d) · Kei Nishikori: 11 days rest · 2 matches (14d). Higher means fresher. About

Serve vs return

Recent form
Alexander Zverevserving95% hold

wins 75% of points on serve vs Kei Nishikori

Kei Nishikoriserving80% hold

wins 63% of points on serve vs Alexander Zverev

Serve advantage — Alexander Zverev

Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About

Set records · last ~30 matches

First sets won·Dominant
93%
47%
Deciding sets won·Clear edge
50%
62%
Tiebreaks won·
67%
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Career

Career win rate·Even
69%
67%
26Career titles12
1Grand Slam titles0

Profile

29Age36
198 cmHeight178 cm
RightPlaysRight

Set records use each player's last ~30 completed matches; form shows the last 10 results. Ratings come from the same data that powers the Umpiry Score.

All 6 meetings

Frequently asked questions

Who leads the head-to-head between Alexander Zverev and Kei Nishikori?

Alexander Zverev leads the head-to-head against Kei Nishikori 5–1 after 6 meetings.

How many times have Alexander Zverev and Kei Nishikori played each other?

Alexander Zverev and Kei Nishikori have played each other 6 times on the professional tour.

When did Alexander Zverev and Kei Nishikori last play each other?

Their most recent meeting came at Roland Garros in 2021, where Alexander Zverev won.