Rafael Nadal vs Kei Nishikori — London Round of 16
Rafael Nadal defeated Kei Nishikori 6-4 3-6 6-3 in the London round of 16 on carpet. The result followed the form book — Rafael Nadal came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Rafael Nadal extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Key context
- Match story: Rafael Nadal closed it out in three sets, 6–4 3–6 6–3.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedNadal R. came through in three sets.
Common opponents
0 shared · last 12 monthsNo common opponents in the last 12 months. Surface form and ELO carry more weight here.
Head-to-head
2 meetings · Nadal R. leads 2–020
Carpet: Nadal R. leads 1–0 · Grass: Nadal R. leads 1–0
- Nadal R.June 2008LondonThis matchCarpet6-4 3-6 6-3
- Nadal R.June 2008Queen's ClubGrass6-4 3-6 6-3
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchNadal R.Nishikori K.2 237ELO1 9575–5Last 105–522Age18185 cmHeight178 cmLeftPlaysRight