James Blake vs Kei Nishikori: Head-to-Head Record

James Blake

United States

1–3
4 meetings
Kei Nishikori

Japan

Hard: 0–3Clay: 1–0
James Blake
1–3
Kei Nishikori

James Blake and Kei Nishikori have met 4 times on the professional tour. Kei Nishikori leads the head-to-head 3–1. Their most recent meeting came at Cincinnati Masters in 2012.

James Blake vs Kei Nishikori stats comparison

Ratings

—Ranking#719 ATP
—Elo (overall)1714
—Hard Elo1680
—Clay Elo1610
—Grass Elo1591

Form

LLWWLLWLWLLast 10WLWLLWLWWL
2026 win rate·
—
50%
02026 titles0

Clutch

Under pressure
James BlakeKei Nishikori
Clutch Rating·Dominant
18
88
Break points saved·Dominant
66
93
Break points won·Dominant
28
80
Deciding sets·Dominant
39
99
Tiebreaks·Dominant
30
97

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

Serve vs return

Recent form
James Blakeserving82% hold

wins 64% of points on serve vs Kei Nishikori

Kei Nishikoriserving83% hold

wins 65% of points on serve vs James Blake

Even serve battle

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·Even
47%
50%
Deciding sets won·Dominant
29%
64%

Career

Career win rate·Slight edge
59%
66%
10Career titles12

Profile

46Age36
185 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 4 meetings

Frequently asked questions

Who leads the head-to-head between James Blake and Kei Nishikori?

Kei Nishikori leads the head-to-head against James Blake 3–1 after 4 meetings.

How many times have James Blake and Kei Nishikori played each other?

James Blake and Kei Nishikori have played each other 4 times on the professional tour.

When did James Blake and Kei Nishikori last play each other?

Their most recent meeting came at Cincinnati Masters in 2012, where Kei Nishikori won.