Kei Nishikori vs Novak Djokovic: Head-to-Head Record
Kei NishikoriJapanHead-to-head
Novak DjokovicSerbia2–16
Djokovic leads · 18 meetingsHard2–10Clay0–5Grass0–1
Djokovic leads
Hard2–10Clay0–5Grass0–1
Kei Nishikori and Novak Djokovic have met 18 times on the professional tour. Novak Djokovic leads the head-to-head 16–2. Their most recent meeting came at US Open in 2021.
How the two players compare today
Kei Nishikori vs Novak Djokovic stats comparison
TodayNishikoriDjokovic
—Official rank#11
1,922Elo2,275
5–5Last 106–4
—Serve58
—Return35
87Clutch99
Kei Nishikori vs Novak Djokovic stats comparison
—Official rank#11
1,922Elo2,275
5–5Last 106–4
—Serve58
—Return35
87Clutch99
Current form
Last 10 · most recent firstNishikori5–5Streak L2
LLWWLWLLWW
Djokovic6–4Streak L1
LWWWWWLLLW
Current form
Last 10 · newest first5–5Last 106–4
L2StreakL1
Nishikori
LLWWLWLLWW
Djokovic
LWWWWWLLLW
Surface comparison
NishikoriDjokovic
1,922Elo2,275
48%Win % · 12M75%
10–11W–L · 12M24–8
2H2H16
Surface comparison
1,922Elo2,275
48%Win % · 12M75%
10–11W–L · 12M24–8
2H2H16
Serve vs return
Umpiry ratings · 12MNishikori serve—vsDjokovic return35
Djokovic serve58vsNishikori return—
Not enough recent matches for Nishikori’s Serve and Return ratings yet.
Serve vs return
Ratings · 12MNishikori serve—vsDjokovic return35
Djokovic serve58vsNishikori return—
Not enough recent matches for Nishikori’s Serve and Return ratings yet.
Clutch
Last 12 monthsNishikoriDjokovic
51%61 / 119Break points saved72%174 / 241
40%2–3Tiebreaks won75%9–3
56%5–4Deciding sets won58%7–5
Clutch
Last 12 months51%61 / 119Break points saved72%174 / 241
40%2–3Tiebreaks won75%9–3
56%5–4Deciding sets won58%7–5
Freshness
Nishikori · DjokovicLast match
14 days agoTokyo · R32vs6 days agoShanghai Masters · R64
Matches · last 30 days
1vs6
Sets · last 14 days
0vs12
Freshness
14 days agoTokyo · R32Last match6 days agoShanghai Masters · R64
1Matches · last 30 days6
0Sets · last 14 days12
Common opponents
0 common opponents · last 12 monthsNo common opponents in the last 12 months.
Common opponents
0 common opponents · last 12 monthsNo common opponents in the last 12 months.
All 18 meetings
Last 5 of 18All 18 meetings
Last 5 of 18Career titles12100
Grand Slam titles024
Career-high rank—#1
Career W–L520–2581215–243
Career titles12100
Grand Slam titles024
Career-high rank—#1
Career W–L520–2581215–243
Age3639
Height178 cm188 cm
PlaysRight-handedRight-handed
BackhandTwo-handedTwo-handed
CountryJapanSerbia
Turned pro20072003
Djokovic leads 16–2
18 meetingsDateTournamentRoundSurfaceWinnerScore
2021Nishikori 0–2
30 Aug 2021US OpenGrand SlamRound of 32HardDjokovic d. Nishikori6–7 6–3 6–3 6–224 Jul 2021Tokyo OlympicsOlympicsQuarter-finalHardDjokovic d. Nishikori6–2 6–02018Nishikori 0–4
27 Aug 2018US OpenGrand SlamSemi-finalHardDjokovic d. Nishikori6–3 6–4 6–22 Jul 2018WimbledonGrand SlamQuarter-finalGrassDjokovic d. Nishikori6–3 3–6 6–2 6–214 May 2018Rome MastersMasters 1000Quarter-finalClayDjokovic d. Nishikori2–6 6–1 6–37 May 2018Madrid MastersMasters 1000Round of 64ClayDjokovic d. Nishikori7–5 6–42016Nishikori 0–5
14 Nov 2016Tour FinalsATP FinalsSemi-finalHardDjokovic d. Nishikori6–1 6–125 Jul 2016Canada MastersMasters 1000FinalHardDjokovic d. Nishikori6–3 7–59 May 2016Rome MastersMasters 1000Semi-finalClayDjokovic d. Nishikori2–6 6–4 7–621 Mar 2016Miami MastersMasters 1000FinalHardDjokovic d. Nishikori6–3 6–318 Jan 2016Australian OpenGrand SlamQuarter-finalHardDjokovic d. Nishikori6–3 6–2 6–42015Nishikori 0–2
15 Nov 2015Tour FinalsATP FinalsRound robinHardDjokovic d. Nishikori6–1 6–110 May 2015Rome MastersMasters 1000Quarter-finalClayDjokovic d. Nishikori6–3 3–6 6–12014Nishikori 1–1
27 Oct 2014Paris MastersMasters 1000Semi-finalHardDjokovic d. Nishikori6–2 6–325 Aug 2014US OpenGrand SlamSemi-finalHardNishikori d. Djokovic6–4 1–6 7–6 6–32011Nishikori 1–0
31 Oct 2011BaselSemi-finalHardNishikori d. Djokovic2–6 7–6 6–018 meetings · Nishikori 2–16Walkovers are not counted
Djokovic leads 16–2
18 meetings18 meetings
2021Nishikori 0–2
US Open · Round of 3230 Aug 2021Djokovic d. Nishikori6–7 6–3 6–3 6–2Hard·Grand SlamTokyo Olympics · Quarter-final24 Jul 2021Djokovic d. Nishikori6–2 6–0Hard·Olympics2019Nishikori 0–1
Australian Open · Quarter-final14 Jan 2019Djokovic d. Nishikori6–1 4–1Hard·Grand Slam2018Nishikori 0–4
US Open · Semi-final27 Aug 2018Djokovic d. Nishikori6–3 6–4 6–2Hard·Grand SlamWimbledon · Quarter-final2 Jul 2018Djokovic d. Nishikori6–3 3–6 6–2 6–2Grass·Grand SlamRome Masters · Quarter-final14 May 2018Djokovic d. Nishikori2–6 6–1 6–3Clay·Masters 1000Madrid Masters · Round of 647 May 2018Djokovic d. Nishikori7–5 6–4Clay·Masters 10002016Nishikori 0–5
Tour Finals · Semi-final14 Nov 2016Djokovic d. Nishikori6–1 6–1Hard·ATP FinalsCanada Masters · Final25 Jul 2016Djokovic d. Nishikori6–3 7–5Hard·Masters 1000Rome Masters · Semi-final9 May 2016Djokovic d. Nishikori2–6 6–4 7–6Clay·Masters 1000Miami Masters · Final21 Mar 2016Djokovic d. Nishikori6–3 6–3Hard·Masters 1000Australian Open · Quarter-final18 Jan 2016Djokovic d. Nishikori6–3 6–2 6–4Hard·Grand Slam2015Nishikori 0–2
Tour Finals · Round robin15 Nov 2015Djokovic d. Nishikori6–1 6–1Hard·ATP FinalsRome Masters · Quarter-final10 May 2015Djokovic d. Nishikori6–3 3–6 6–1Clay·Masters 10002014Nishikori 1–1
Paris Masters · Semi-final27 Oct 2014Djokovic d. Nishikori6–2 6–3Hard·Masters 1000US Open · Semi-final25 Aug 2014Nishikori d. Djokovic6–4 1–6 7–6 6–3Hard·Grand Slam2011Nishikori 1–0
Basel · Semi-final31 Oct 2011Nishikori d. Djokovic2–6 7–6 6–0Hard2010Nishikori 0–1
Roland Garros · Round of 6424 May 2010Djokovic d. Nishikori6–1 6–4 6–4Clay·Grand SlamMore on Umpiry · about this comparison
Frequently asked
Who leads the head-to-head between Kei Nishikori and Novak Djokovic?
Novak Djokovic leads the head-to-head against Kei Nishikori 16–2 after 18 meetings.
How many times have Kei Nishikori and Novak Djokovic played each other?
Kei Nishikori and Novak Djokovic have played each other 18 times on the professional tour.
When did Kei Nishikori and Novak Djokovic last play each other?
Their most recent meeting came at US Open in 2021, where Novak Djokovic won.
How is the head-to-head record counted?
Every completed singles match between the two players counts once: tour level, Grand Slams, Challengers, ITF, team events and qualifying. Retirements count; walkovers do not.
What are the Serve, Return and Clutch ratings?
Umpiry ratings from 0 to 100: where a player ranks on tour over the last 52 weeks, adjusted for opponent strength. Clutch combines break points saved and converted, tiebreaks and deciding sets. A player with too few recent matches has no rating yet.
Why is there no win probability here?
This page compares the two players. The chance to win a specific match, with its surface, round and conditions, is on that match’s detail page.