Kei Nishikori defeated Tommy Robredo 5-7 6-1 6-0 in the Tokyo round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Kei Nishikori came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 32. Kei Nishikori extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-10-27 | Paris Masters | R32 | hard | Kei Nishikori | 6-7(4) 6-2 6-3 |
| 2012-12-30 | Brisbane | R16 | hard | Kei Nishikori | 6-3 6-3 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.