John Isner vs Kei Nishikori: Head-to-Head Record

United States

12
3 meetings
Hard: 12
John Isner
12
Kei Nishikori

John Isner and Kei Nishikori have met 3 times on the professional tour. Kei Nishikori leads the head-to-head 2–1. Their most recent meeting came at Indian Wells Masters in 2016.

John Isner vs Kei Nishikori stats comparison

Ratings

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

Form

LWLWLLWWWLLast 10WLWLLWLWWL
2026 win rate·
50%
02026 titles0

Clutch

Under pressure
Clutch Rating·Dominant
58
88
Break points saved·Slight edge
99
93
Break points won·Dominant
0
80
Deciding sets·Slight edge
89
99
Tiebreaks·Even
95
97

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

Serve vs return

Recent form
John Isnerserving93% hold

wins 72% of points on serve vs Kei Nishikori

Kei Nishikoriserving92% hold

wins 72% of points on serve vs John Isner

Serve-dominated — both hold easily, expect tiebreaks

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·Clear edge
63%
50%
Deciding sets won·Clear edge
46%
64%

Career

Career win rate·Slight edge
60%
66%
16Career titles12

Profile

41Age36
208 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 3 meetings

Frequently asked questions

Who leads the head-to-head between John Isner and Kei Nishikori?

Kei Nishikori leads the head-to-head against John Isner 2–1 after 3 meetings.

How many times have John Isner and Kei Nishikori played each other?

John Isner and Kei Nishikori have played each other 3 times on the professional tour.

When did John Isner and Kei Nishikori last play each other?

Their most recent meeting came at Indian Wells Masters in 2016, where Kei Nishikori won.