Denis Kudla vs Kei Nishikori — Bloomfield Hills CH Round of 16
Kudla D.
Denis Kudla defeated Kei Nishikori 6-4 3-6 6-3 in the Bloomfield Hills CH round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Kei Nishikori came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Denis Kudla claimed a first win over Kei Nishikori in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Denis Kudla closed it out in three sets, 6–4 3–6 6–3.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-12-31 | Brisbane | R16 | hard | Kei Nishikori | 7-5 6-2 |
| 2014-06-23 | Wimbledon | R64 | grass | Kei Nishikori | 6-3 6-2 6-1 |
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