
Yoshihito Nishioka defeated Denis Kudla 7-6 4-6 6-3 in the Rome Masters qualifying round 1 on clay. The result followed the form book — Yoshihito Nishioka came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Yoshihito Nishioka extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-04 | Indian Wells Masters | R128 | hard | Yoshihito Nishioka | 3-6 6-3 6-2 |
| 2018-09-24 | Shenzhen | R32 | hard | Yoshihito Nishioka | 6-1 6-3 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (19 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.