Kei Nishikori is a Japanese professional tennis player who competes on the ATP Tour, currently ranked world No. 156. He competes as a right-handed player. He has reached a career-high of No. 4. He turned professional in 2006.
Nishikori reached the final at Hong Kong in 2025. Competing on hard: 6-6. He averaged only 0.16 double faults per game, capitalized on 41% of breakpoint opportunities, and thrived in big moments at 39% on return pressure points.
The Japanese player's 2024 season featured quarterfinals at Tokyo and Canada. Hard results: 6-6. Nishikori controlled serve with just 0.12 double faults per game, backed the serve up well with 55% on second attempts, and dominated second serve returns at 51%. He captured one title at Helsinki Challenger. On the Challenger/ITF circuit: 12-2. He won 46% return pressure points, averaged 0.23 double faults per game, and won 61% on second serve return.
Kei Nishikori played a shortened 2023 season (10 matches). He competed in just 10 matches during the season. He captured one title at Palmas Del Mar Challenger. Record: 8-2. Competing on hard: 8-2. He won 57% on second serve, saved 58% of break points, and won 35% on first serve return.
Nishikori reached a semifinal at Washington plus quarterfinals at Dubai, Rotterdam, and Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Clay results: 7-4. He went 17-10 on hard. He collected 3 wins against top-20 opponents. Nishikori maintained pressure winning 55% on second serve delivery, rarely erred with just 0.14 double faults per game, and capitalized at 53% on second serve returns.
The 2020 campaign saw the Japanese player finish 2-4.
Kei Nishikori won the title at Brisbane and two semifinals in 2019. He dominated on clay with a 10-5 record. He went 15-8 on hard. Nishikori executed at 42% on break chances, averaged only 0.19 double faults per game, and dominated second serve returns at 55%.
Kei Nishikori reached finals at Tokyo, Vienna, and Monte Carlo, reaching semifinals at Metz, US Open, and New York along with five quarterfinals, including Wimbledon and Rome in 2018. On clay: a strong 11-5. On hard: 25-13. Nishikori created massive pressure with 52% on second returns, executed at 43% on break chances, and backed the serve up well with 55% on second attempts.
Nishikori's 2017 season featured finals at Brisbane and Buenos Aires, also reaching semifinals at Geneva and Washington plus three quarterfinals, including Roland Garros and Miami. He dominated on hard with a 15-6 record. Nishikori went 12-5 on clay. He rarely erred with just 0.18 double faults per game, showed mental strength converting 43% of breakpoints, and challenged servers with 31% on first return.
Kei Nishikori won the title at Memphis, finals at Basel, Miami, Canada, and Barcelona plus four semifinals, including US Open and Rome in 2016. On clay: a strong 13-4. On hard: 39-14. He backed the serve up well with 55% on second attempts, dominated second serve returns at 54%, and avoided the trouble at just 0.19 double faults per game.
In 2015, Kei Nishikori triumphed with three titles, winning Memphis, Barcelona, and Washington. The Japanese player also reached the final at Acapulco and five semifinals, including Madrid and Shanghai. Nishikori dominated on clay with a 13-3 record. He went 33-12 on hard. He created massive pressure with 54% on second returns, stayed solid at 55% on second serves, and dominated on first serve with 75% points won.
Nishikori captured four titles in 2014, winning Tokyo, Memphis, Barcelona, and Kuala Lumpur. The Japanese player also reached finals at Madrid and US Open and four semifinals, including Paris. On clay: a strong 10-2. On hard: 36-10. He dominated second serve returns at 53%, held firm saving 64% of breakpoints faced, and executed at 42% on break chances.
The Japanese player won the title at Memphis and one semifinal in 2013. He dominated on clay with a 8-4 record. He went 24-13 on hard. He dominated second serve returns at 55%, showed mental strength converting 43% of breakpoints, and challenged servers with 31% on first return.
Kei Nishikori won the title at Tokyo and one semifinal in 2012. On hard: a strong 21-9. On grass: 7-3. Clay results: 7-4. Nishikori challenged servers with 33% on first return, backed the serve up well with 53% on second attempts, and dominated second serve returns at 53%.
A tough 2011 season for Nishikori. This marked his entry into the top 10. Hard results: 22-13. Nishikori went 7-5 on clay.
The Japanese player delivered an impressive 2010 campaign. He won four titles at Sarasota Challenger, Savannah Challenger, Knoxville Challenger, and Binghamton Challenger. Record: 26-4. Surface breakdown: clay 10-0, hard 16-4. He won 55% on second serve, won 72% on first serve, and converted 46% of break opportunities.
Kei Nishikori reached a quarterfinal at Brisbane in 2009. He capitalized on 40% of breakpoint opportunities, kept 49% success rate on second serve, and capitalized on second serves at 50%.
Kei Nishikori won the title at Delray Beach and one semifinal in 2008. He broke into the top 100. Competing on hard: 13-7. He collected 2 wins against top-20 opponents. He captured one title at Bermuda Challenger. On the Challenger/ITF circuit: 10-3.
Kei Nishikori gained ranking points at Futures level in 2007. He reached two finals at USA F8 and Carson Challenger. Season record: 9-8. Results on hard: 9-7.
Kei Nishikori competed at Futures/ITF level in 2006. He captured one title at Mexico F18. Additional semifinals at USA F24 and Mexico F4. Record: 17-9. Competing on hard: 14-5.
Age: 35 (29-12-1989)