Joao Sousa vs Kei Nishikori: Head-to-Head Record

Joao Sousa

Portugal

1–3
4 meetings
Kei Nishikori

Japan

Hard: 1–2Clay: 0–1
Joao Sousa
1–3
Kei Nishikori

Joao Sousa 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 Indian Wells Masters in 2021.

Joao Sousa vs Kei Nishikori stats comparison

Ratings

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

Form

LWWLLLWLWLLast 10WLWLLWLWWL
2026 win rate·
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50%
02026 titles0

Clutch

Under pressure
Joao SousaKei Nishikori
Clutch Rating·Dominant
15
88
Break points saved·Clear edge
72
93
Break points won·Dominant
5
80
Deciding sets·Dominant
52
99
Tiebreaks·Dominant
13
97

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

Serve vs return

Recent form
Joao Sousaserving83% hold

wins 65% of points on serve vs Kei Nishikori

Kei Nishikoriserving80% hold

wins 63% of points on serve vs Joao Sousa

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
50%
50%
Deciding sets won·Slight edge
54%
64%

Career

Career win rate·Clear edge
47%
66%
4Career titles12

Profile

37Age36
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 Joao Sousa and Kei Nishikori?

Kei Nishikori leads the head-to-head against Joao Sousa 3–1 after 4 meetings.

How many times have Joao Sousa and Kei Nishikori played each other?

Joao Sousa and Kei Nishikori have played each other 4 times on the professional tour.

When did Joao Sousa and Kei Nishikori last play each other?

Their most recent meeting came at Indian Wells Masters in 2021, where Kei Nishikori won.