Denis Shapovalov vs Kei Nishikori Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison
By Wojtek Kolan
Form
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Form
W L W W W L W L W LHead To Head: Shapovalov 2 - 2 Nishikori
They have played 9 sets in total, with Shapovalov winning 4 and Nishikori winning 5. The last match between Shapovalov and Nishikori was at the Mutua Madrid Open - Madrid, 26-04-2025, Round: Second, Surface: Clay, with Denis Shapovalov getting the victory 6-1 6-4.
| Players | Head-To-Head Match Wins |
|---|---|
| Denis Shapovalov | 2 |
| Kei Nishikori | 2 |
LAST H2H MATCH: Mutua Madrid Open - Madrid(26-04-2025)
6
1
6
4
| Shapovalov | Stats | Nishikori |
|---|---|---|
| 57% (13-10) | YTD Win/Loss | 57% (12-9) |
| 2 | Head-to-Head | 2 |
| 28 | Ranking | 62 |
| 10 | Highest Rank | 4 |
| 26 | Age | 35 |
| L | Plays | R |
| 9 | Titles | 21 |
| 60% (324-220) | Career Total W/L | 68% (594-278) |
| $9,214,620 | Career Prize Money | $19,068,485 |
| 1 | YTD Titles | 0 |
| 1 | Hard H2H | 2 |
| 1 | Clay H2H | 0 |
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Shapovalov VS Nishikori H2H Matches played
| Winning Player | Losing Player | Score | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-1 6-4 |
Stats 
Denis Shapovalov
Player
Kei Nishikori
60%
(
30 of
50)
1st Serve %
61%
(
25 of
41)
4
Aces
0
1
Double Faults
0
83%
(
25 of
30)
1st Serve Won
68%
(
17 of
25)
65%
(
13 of
20)
2nd Serve Won
44%
(
7 of
16)
50%
(
3 of
6)
Break Points Won
0%
(
0 of
1)
24%
(
12 of
50)
Rtn Points Won
41%
(
17 of
41)
55
Total Points Won
36
|
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| 6-2 6-3 |
Stats
Kei Nishikori
Player
Denis Shapovalov
70%
(
35 of
50)
1st Serve %
52%
(
27 of
52)
4
Aces
7
0
Double Faults
5
83%
(
29 of
35)
1st Serve Won
67%
(
18 of
27)
60%
(
9 of
15)
2nd Serve Won
48%
(
12 of
25)
43%
(
3 of
7)
Break Points Won
0%
(
0 of
2)
24%
(
12 of
50)
Rtn Points Won
42%
(
22 of
52)
60
Total Points Won
42
|
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| 7-6(1) 6-3 |
Stats
Kei Nishikori
Player
Denis Shapovalov
66%
(
39 of
59)
1st Serve %
45%
(
37 of
82)
0
Aces
7
2
Double Faults
6
72%
(
28 of
39)
1st Serve Won
68%
(
25 of
37)
75%
(
15 of
20)
2nd Serve Won
49%
(
22 of
45)
50%
(
2 of
4)
Break Points Won
0%
(
0 of
0)
27%
(
16 of
59)
Rtn Points Won
43%
(
35 of
82)
78
Total Points Won
63
|
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| 6-7(3) 6-3 6-1 |
Stats
Denis Shapovalov
Player
Kei Nishikori
45%
(
46 of
102)
1st Serve %
50%
(
46 of
92)
11
Aces
0
11
Double Faults
4
78%
(
36 of
46)
1st Serve Won
67%
(
31 of
46)
55%
(
31 of
56)
2nd Serve Won
50%
(
23 of
46)
56%
(
5 of
9)
Break Points Won
10%
(
1 of
10)
34%
(
35 of
102)
Rtn Points Won
41%
(
38 of
92)
105
Total Points Won
89
|
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Shapovalov VS Nishikori H2H Stats Used In Our Predictions
| Stats | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2 | H2H Matches | 2 |
| 4 | Sets Won | 5 |
| 44 | Games Won | 41 |
| 29 | Aces (Total) | 4 |
| 23 | Total Double Faults | 6 |
| 1:30:48 | Average Match Time | 1:30:48 |
| 49% (140/286) | 1st Serve % | 60% (145/242) |
| 74% (104/140) | 1st Serve Win % | 72% (105/145) |
| 53% (78/146) | 2nd Serve Win % | 56% (54/97) |
| 47% (8/17) | Break Points Won % (Total) | 27% (6/22) |
| 34% (83/242) | Return Points Win % | 36% (104/286) |
| 50% (2/4) | Best of 3 Sets Win % | 50% (2/4) |
| 0% (0/2) | Tiebreaks Win % (Total) | 100% (2/2) |
| 100% (1/1) | Deciding Set Win % | 0% (0/1) |
| 100% (1/1) | 1st Set Won, Won Match | 67% (3/2) |
| 0% (1/0) | 1st Set Won, Lost Match | 33% (3/1) |
| 33% (3/1) | 1st Set Lost, Won Match | 0% (1/0) |
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Shapovalov vs Nishikori Match Preview :
As we delve into this captivating tennis face-off, the subtle art of second serves reveals Shapovalov edging ahead slightly, winning 45.44% of points compared to Nishikori's 44.9% in the last six months. Such nuances can often tip the scales of prediction accuracy, particularly when matches hang in the balance. When faced with breakpoints, Shapovalov's ability to save 53.85% can provide an edge, despite Nishikori's respectable 48.87% saving rate in crunch situations.
Looking at the prowess of return games, Nishikori shines, seizing 49.27% of opponent's second serve points. Shapovalov, meanwhile, trails at 45.21%. The story of first-serve returns amplifies this contrast, with Nishikori ahead at 27.42% versus Shapovalov's 23.25%. Such metrics are instrumental in shaping a clearer picture of the favored player in this intriguing rivalry.
Their career narratives unfold further as we examine surface preferences. Both players have shown a predilection for the indoor hard courts, with Nishikori boasting a 71% win rate, overshadowing Shapovalov's 62% triumphs. Even the grass courts tell contrasting tales, highlighting Nishikori's prowess with 63% victories over Shapovalov's even split at 50%.
Turning our eyes to past encounters, history leans toward Nishikori, leading the head-to-head duel with two wins to Shapovalov's one. Their last battle was at the Hong Kong Tennis Open, where Nishikori emerged victorious with a decisive 6-2, 6-3 triumph. Despite the time they shared on court averaging at 1:39:30, Nishikori's tiebreak victories further stamp his authority over these meetings.
In deciding sets, though Shapovalov savored a singular head-to-head win, Nishikori's overall record shines brighter, having claimed 76% of deciding sets in the past year. As you weigh up event-specific stats and recent performance metrics, Nishikori's higher breakpoint conversion rate of 32.91% against Shapovalov's 28.69% stands out as a spotlight for live betting aficionados.
With their career paths crisscrossing different circuits—Shapovalov focusing predominantly on the Main Tour and Nishikori having more success on Challengers/ITF tournaments—their competitive foundations diverge. Shapovalov has faced tougher opponents on average, with ranks of 85.26 compared to Nishikori’s 101.22, suggesting resilience against stronger opponents.
In the grand tapestry woven by stats, Nishikori emerges as the slight favorite heading into this matchup. His historical edge over Shapovalov pairs well with superior return games and breakpoint conversion, presenting a potent blend for triumph. As the curtain rises, a thrilling contest awaits where Nishikori seems poised to continue his winning streak.
Denis Shapovalov Recent Matches Played
Before:
| OPPONENT | Score | H2H | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R2 |
Stats
Vilius Gaubas
Player
Denis Shapovalov
78%
(
57 of
73)
1st Serve %
53%
(
35 of
66)
0
Aces
4
2
Double Faults
9
65%
(
37 of
57)
1st Serve Won
63%
(
22 of
35)
63%
(
10 of
16)
2nd Serve Won
45%
(
14 of
31)
50%
(
3 of
6)
Break Points Won
14%
(
1 of
7)
36%
(
26 of
73)
Rtn Points Won
45%
(
30 of
66)
77
Total Points Won
62
|
6-3 6-4 | H2H | ||
| R3 |
Stats
Alex De Minaur
Player
Denis Shapovalov
55%
(
34 of
62)
1st Serve %
63%
(
41 of
65)
1
Aces
6
0
Double Faults
5
79%
(
27 of
34)
1st Serve Won
68%
(
28 of
41)
75%
(
21 of
28)
2nd Serve Won
63%
(
15 of
24)
67%
(
2 of
3)
Break Points Won
0%
(
0 of
1)
23%
(
14 of
62)
Rtn Points Won
34%
(
22 of
65)
70
Total Points Won
57
|
6-3 7-6(3) | H2H | ||
| R2 |
Stats
Denis Shapovalov
Player
Kei Nishikori
60%
(
30 of
50)
1st Serve %
61%
(
25 of
41)
4
Aces
0
1
Double Faults
0
83%
(
25 of
30)
1st Serve Won
68%
(
17 of
25)
65%
(
13 of
20)
2nd Serve Won
44%
(
7 of
16)
50%
(
3 of
6)
Break Points Won
0%
(
0 of
1)
24%
(
12 of
50)
Rtn Points Won
41%
(
17 of
41)
55
Total Points Won
36
|
6-1 6-4 | H2H | ||
| R1 |
Stats
Diego Dedura-Palomero
Player
Denis Shapovalov
74%
(
39 of
53)
1st Serve %
66%
(
27 of
41)
0
Aces
5
0
Double Faults
3
77%
(
30 of
39)
1st Serve Won
81%
(
22 of
27)
71%
(
10 of
14)
2nd Serve Won
36%
(
5 of
14)
33%
(
1 of
3)
Break Points Won
0%
(
0 of
2)
25%
(
13 of
53)
Rtn Points Won
34%
(
14 of
41)
54
Total Points Won
40
|
7-6(2) 3-0 ret. | H2H | ||
| R1 |
Stats
Marcos Giron
Player
Denis Shapovalov
57%
(
54 of
95)
1st Serve %
52%
(
31 of
60)
1
Aces
6
0
Double Faults
4
61%
(
33 of
54)
1st Serve Won
74%
(
23 of
31)
61%
(
25 of
41)
2nd Serve Won
55%
(
16 of
29)
100%
(
2 of
2)
Break Points Won
17%
(
1 of
6)
39%
(
37 of
95)
Rtn Points Won
35%
(
21 of
60)
79
Total Points Won
76
|
6-3 7-6(5) | H2H | ||
| R3 |
Stats
Taylor Fritz
Player
Denis Shapovalov
64%
(
38 of
59)
1st Serve %
71%
(
37 of
52)
9
Aces
6
1
Double Faults
6
84%
(
32 of
38)
1st Serve Won
62%
(
23 of
37)
57%
(
12 of
21)
2nd Serve Won
53%
(
8 of
15)
75%
(
3 of
4)
Break Points Won
25%
(
1 of
4)
25%
(
15 of
59)
Rtn Points Won
40%
(
21 of
52)
65
Total Points Won
46
|
7-5 6-3 | H2H | ||
| R2 |
Stats
Denis Shapovalov
Player
Thiago Agustin Tirante
51%
(
55 of
108)
1st Serve %
67%
(
68 of
101)
6
Aces
8
11
Double Faults
1
75%
(
41 of
55)
1st Serve Won
72%
(
49 of
68)
53%
(
28 of
53)
2nd Serve Won
45%
(
15 of
33)
80%
(
4 of
5)
Break Points Won
43%
(
3 of
7)
36%
(
39 of
108)
Rtn Points Won
37%
(
37 of
101)
106
Total Points Won
103
|
6-3 6-7(1) 7-6(3) | H2H | ||
| R3 |
Stats
Carlos Alcaraz
Player
Denis Shapovalov
71%
(
45 of
63)
1st Serve %
53%
(
31 of
59)
2
Aces
2
5
Double Faults
8
69%
(
31 of
45)
1st Serve Won
74%
(
23 of
31)
56%
(
10 of
18)
2nd Serve Won
36%
(
10 of
28)
50%
(
4 of
8)
Break Points Won
25%
(
1 of
4)
35%
(
22 of
63)
Rtn Points Won
44%
(
26 of
59)
67
Total Points Won
55
|
6-2 6-4 | H2H | ||
| R2 |
Stats
Denis Shapovalov
Player
Adam Walton
61%
(
42 of
69)
1st Serve %
64%
(
30 of
47)
2
Aces
1
3
Double Faults
2
69%
(
29 of
42)
1st Serve Won
57%
(
17 of
30)
41%
(
11 of
27)
2nd Serve Won
24%
(
4 of
17)
83%
(
5 of
6)
Break Points Won
20%
(
2 of
10)
42%
(
29 of
69)
Rtn Points Won
55%
(
26 of
47)
66
Total Points Won
50
|
6-3 6-2 | H2H | ||
| SF |
Stats
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
Player
Denis Shapovalov
70%
(
57 of
81)
1st Serve %
54%
(
51 of
94)
0
Aces
2
2
Double Faults
3
65%
(
37 of
57)
1st Serve Won
63%
(
32 of
51)
50%
(
12 of
24)
2nd Serve Won
44%
(
19 of
43)
40%
(
4 of
10)
Break Points Won
57%
(
4 of
7)
40%
(
32 of
81)
Rtn Points Won
46%
(
43 of
94)
92
Total Points Won
83
|
7-6(3) 7-6(1) | H2H | ||
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Kei Nishikori Recent Matches Played
Before:
| OPPONENT | Score | H2H | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R2 |
Stats
Denis Shapovalov
Player
Kei Nishikori
60%
(
30 of
50)
1st Serve %
61%
(
25 of
41)
4
Aces
0
1
Double Faults
0
83%
(
25 of
30)
1st Serve Won
68%
(
17 of
25)
65%
(
13 of
20)
2nd Serve Won
44%
(
7 of
16)
50%
(
3 of
6)
Break Points Won
0%
(
0 of
1)
24%
(
12 of
50)
Rtn Points Won
41%
(
17 of
41)
55
Total Points Won
36
|
6-1 6-4 | H2H | ||
| R1 |
Stats
Kei Nishikori
Player
Aleksandar Vukic
62%
(
50 of
81)
1st Serve %
65%
(
66 of
101)
4
Aces
10
3
Double Faults
2
74%
(
37 of
50)
1st Serve Won
70%
(
46 of
66)
58%
(
18 of
31)
2nd Serve Won
46%
(
16 of
35)
27%
(
3 of
11)
Break Points Won
50%
(
2 of
4)
32%
(
26 of
81)
Rtn Points Won
39%
(
39 of
101)
94
Total Points Won
88
|
6-4 3-6 6-3 | H2H | ||
| R2 |
Stats
Christopher Eubanks
Player
Kei Nishikori
68%
(
15 of
22)
1st Serve %
85%
(
17 of
20)
2
Aces
1
1
Double Faults
0
73%
(
11 of
15)
1st Serve Won
53%
(
9 of
17)
71%
(
5 of
7)
2nd Serve Won
0%
(
0 of
3)
50%
(
2 of
4)
Break Points Won
0%
(
0 of
0)
27%
(
6 of
22)
Rtn Points Won
55%
(
11 of
20)
27
Total Points Won
15
|
6-1 ret. | H2H | ||
| R1 |
Stats
Kei Nishikori
Player
Mitchell Krueger
77%
(
44 of
57)
1st Serve %
65%
(
31 of
48)
4
Aces
2
2
Double Faults
2
77%
(
34 of
44)
1st Serve Won
61%
(
19 of
31)
38%
(
5 of
13)
2nd Serve Won
47%
(
8 of
17)
57%
(
4 of
7)
Break Points Won
25%
(
1 of
4)
32%
(
18 of
57)
Rtn Points Won
44%
(
21 of
48)
60
Total Points Won
45
|
6-4 6-2 | H2H | ||
| SF |
Stats
Joao Fonseca
Player
Kei Nishikori
66%
(
33 of
50)
1st Serve %
63%
(
35 of
56)
7
Aces
0
1
Double Faults
0
76%
(
25 of
33)
1st Serve Won
54%
(
19 of
35)
71%
(
12 of
17)
2nd Serve Won
57%
(
12 of
21)
60%
(
3 of
5)
Break Points Won
0%
(
0 of
0)
26%
(
13 of
50)
Rtn Points Won
45%
(
25 of
56)
62
Total Points Won
44
|
6-3 6-3 | H2H | ||
| QF |
Stats
Kei Nishikori
Player
Flavio Cobolli
63%
(
65 of
103)
1st Serve %
52%
(
50 of
97)
2
Aces
6
3
Double Faults
5
69%
(
45 of
65)
1st Serve Won
64%
(
32 of
50)
50%
(
19 of
38)
2nd Serve Won
49%
(
23 of
47)
40%
(
4 of
10)
Break Points Won
20%
(
2 of
10)
38%
(
39 of
103)
Rtn Points Won
43%
(
42 of
97)
106
Total Points Won
94
|
6-2 4-6 6-4 | H2H | ||
| R2 |
Stats
Kei Nishikori
Player
Mikhail Kukushkin
61%
(
19 of
31)
1st Serve %
72%
(
26 of
36)
4
Aces
4
1
Double Faults
0
95%
(
18 of
19)
1st Serve Won
62%
(
16 of
26)
50%
(
6 of
12)
2nd Serve Won
50%
(
5 of
10)
50%
(
2 of
4)
Break Points Won
0%
(
0 of
0)
23%
(
7 of
31)
Rtn Points Won
42%
(
15 of
36)
39
Total Points Won
28
|
6-3 2-1 ret. | H2H | ||
| R1 |
Stats
Kei Nishikori
Player
Luca Nardi
57%
(
38 of
67)
1st Serve %
53%
(
29 of
55)
1
Aces
1
2
Double Faults
1
68%
(
26 of
38)
1st Serve Won
52%
(
15 of
29)
34%
(
10 of
29)
2nd Serve Won
35%
(
9 of
26)
86%
(
6 of
7)
Break Points Won
33%
(
4 of
12)
46%
(
31 of
67)
Rtn Points Won
56%
(
31 of
55)
67
Total Points Won
55
|
6-4 6-3 | H2H | ||
| R2 |
Stats
Ugo Humbert
Player
Kei Nishikori
50%
(
35 of
70)
1st Serve %
62%
(
29 of
47)
7
Aces
1
3
Double Faults
2
77%
(
27 of
35)
1st Serve Won
59%
(
17 of
29)
49%
(
17 of
35)
2nd Serve Won
44%
(
8 of
18)
80%
(
4 of
5)
Break Points Won
33%
(
2 of
6)
37%
(
26 of
70)
Rtn Points Won
47%
(
22 of
47)
66
Total Points Won
51
|
6-4 6-3 | H2H | ||
| R1 |
Stats
Kei Nishikori
Player
Jaume Antoni Munar Clar
67%
(
86 of
128)
1st Serve %
66%
(
65 of
98)
2
Aces
6
6
Double Faults
6
64%
(
55 of
86)
1st Serve Won
62%
(
40 of
65)
48%
(
20 of
42)
2nd Serve Won
52%
(
17 of
33)
63%
(
5 of
8)
Break Points Won
29%
(
4 of
14)
41%
(
53 of
128)
Rtn Points Won
42%
(
41 of
98)
116
Total Points Won
110
|
6-2 5-7 7-6(3) | H2H | ||
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Stats Breakdown Vs All H2H Opponents
| Stats | ||
|---|---|---|
| 60% (324/220) | Win/Loss | 68% (594/278) |
| 57% (783/602) | Sets Win/Loss | 62% (1393/842) |
| 53% (7199/6489) | Games Win/Loss | 54% (11446/9797) |
| 60% (140/95) | Hard Win/Loss | 68% (296/140) |
| 60% (78/51) | Clay Win/Loss | 68% (139/64) |
| 62% (82/50) | Indoor Hard W/L | 71% (111/46) |
| 50% (24/24) | Grass Win/Loss | 63% (48/28) |
| 0.59 | Aces Per Game | 0.23 |
| 3963 | Aces Total | 2433 |
| 0.41 | Double Faults Per Game | 0.18 |
| 2727 | Total Double Faults | 1918 |
| 1:41:27 | Average Match Time | 1:27:14 |
| 299.63 | Average Opponent Rank | 437.29 |
| 59% (23471/39992) | 1st Serve % | 62% (36396/58799) |
| 76% (17784/23471) | 1st Serve Win % | 70% (25614/36396) |
| 52% (8540/16520) | 2nd Serve Win % | 53% (11956/22388) |
| 39% (1295/3355) | Break Points Won % (Total) | 41% (2528/6143) |
| 36% (14723/40618) | Return Points Win % | 40% (23971/60404) |
| 62% (47/29) | Slam W/L | 69% (109/48) |
| 55% (63/51) | Masters W/L | 62% (119/72) |
| 54% (19/16) | Cups W/L | 76% (19/6) |
| 54% (102/87) | Main Tour W/L | 70% (223/97) |
| 0% (0/0) | Tour Finals W/L | 36% (5/9) |
| 60% (33/22) | Challenger W/L | 73% (88/33) |
| 80% (60/15) | Futures W/L | 71% (20/8) |
| 59% (270/456) | Best of 3 Sets Win % | 68% (473/693) |
| 60% (49/82) | Best of 5 Sets Win % | 72% (113/158) |
| 50% (124/248) | Tiebreaks Win % (Total) | 59% (165/281) |
| 57% (101/176) | Deciding Set Win % | 73% (199/274) |
| 87% (304/264) | 1st Set Won, Won Match | 92% (511/469) |
| 13% (304/40) | 1st Set Won, Lost Match | 8% (511/41) |
| 24% (238/57) | 1st Set Lost, Won Match | 35% (361/126) |
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