Lleyton Hewitt defeated Kei Nishikori 5-7 6-4 6-3 in the Brisbane semi-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Lleyton Hewitt came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Lleyton Hewitt extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-20 | Wimbledon | R128 | grass | Lleyton Hewitt | 6-1 7-6(4) 6-7(7) 6-3 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.