Kei Nishikori vs Rei Sakamoto — US Open Qualifying Round of 32
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Nishikori K.Rei Sakamoto defeated Kei Nishikori 6-4, 7-6 in the second round of US Open qualifying. Sakamoto hit 19 aces and committed one double fault, while Nishikori did not record an ace and made four double faults. Sakamoto won 84% of her first-serve points and converted 33% of break points, while Nishikori won 63% of his first-serve points and converted all three of his break points; Sakamoto earned two service breaks to Nishikori's one.
Around the match
“I couldn't play my best today”
Nishikori K.ATP Tour ↗
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Key context
- Match story: Rei Sakamoto edged Kei Nishikori in two tight sets (6–4 7–6).
Head to head
No previous meetings on record.
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (10 vs 34). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Win Probability
Pre-match · updated 15:50 UTC50–58%
58–67%
67–80%
80%+
Toss-up · Too close to call
Calibrated model · 65% favourite accuracy (2025–26, out-of-sample). Probability is a statistical estimate, not a certainty. How it works.
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.
Freshness
Recent loadNishikori K.: 1 day rest · 3 matches, 66 games (7d) · Sakamoto R.: 1 day rest · 3 matches, 70 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About