Yoshihito Nishioka vs Casper Ruud — Seoul Quarter-final
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Yoshihito Nishioka defeated Casper Ruud 6-2 3-6 6-2 in the Seoul quarter-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Casper Ruud came in ranked #13, leading the head-to-head 3–0. Yoshihito Nishioka claimed a first win over Casper Ruud in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
Key context
- Match story: Yoshihito Nishioka closed it out in three sets, 6–2 3–6 6–2.
Head to head
0–3| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-03 | Dallas | QF | hard | Casper Ruud | 7-5 3-2 RET |
| 2023-10-02 | Shanghai Masters | R64 | hard | Casper Ruud | 7-5 6-0 |
| 2021-05-03 | Madrid Masters | R32 | clay | Casper Ruud | 6-1 6-2 |
Serve vs return
This seasonEach player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Serve & return on hard
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (197 vs 199). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Umpiry Score
Pre-matchThe Umpiry Score combines match-context factors — matchup, form, fatigue, travel and motivation — into a single 0–10 score, updated daily. Read how it works.