Kei Nishikori vs Yoshihito Nishioka Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

Analyzing recent second serve performance, Kei Nishikori has secured 45.94% of points while Yoshihito Nishioka is slightly ahead with 48.61%. This statistic is crucial in determining match outcome accuracy. Looking at return game statistics, Nishikori excels with 48.73% success in taking advantage of opponents' second serve points compared to Nishioka’s 40.45%. Furthermore, on first serve returns, their success rates are 27.09% for Nishikori and 23.07% for Nishioka, offering insight into the projected match favorite.

Under high-pressure circumstances, Nishioka appears more resilient, saving 59.66% of breakpoints versus Nishikori’s 50.81%. Such statistics can be instrumental for in-game betting predictions. Reflecting on their match performance over the preceding year, Nishikori has won 62.5% of his matches (30 wins and 18 losses), closely followed by Nishioka who has won 60.78% (31 wins and 20 losses). This gives a broad prediction perspective regarding their head-to-head potential.

Examining player surface specialization, Nishikori demonstrates his best career win percentage on indoor hard courts (71%) yet shows a weaker performance on grass (63%). Nishioka similarly favors indoor hard courts with a 64% win rate but struggles more on grass (45%). When assessing the level of competition faced, Nishikori predominantly competed in Challenger/ITF tournaments, securing victories in 83.33% of these matches (15 wins and 3 losses), whereas Nishioka played mainly on the Main tour, winning 69.23% of those fixtures (18 wins and 8 losses).

Regarding direct encounters, Nishioka has the upper hand with one victory over Nishikori and a straight-set win during their encounter at the Western & Southern Open in 2019. The matches typically average a duration of 1 hour, 39 minutes, and 29 seconds. In scenarios of deciding sets, Nishikori holds a 75% win rate over the past year, dwarfed by Nishioka’s 50%. In a broader competitive context, Nishikori faced opponents with an average ranking of 94.98, while Nishioka's opponents averaged a rank of 130.35.

Finally, assessing their proficiency in converting breakpoints, Nishioka once again leads by converting 39.62% of opportunities compared to Nishikori’s 32.57%. Given all the above factors, Nishioka holds a slight statistical advantage, suggesting he may emerge victorious in their upcoming match if recent statistics and trends continue to play out.