Alexander Zverev vs Kei Nishikori: Head-to-Head
Alexander Zverev and Kei Nishikori have met 6 times on the professional tour. Alexander Zverev leads 5–1, a rivalry that has run from 2017 to 2021. Most of their matches have come on clay (4 of 6), where the record is 3–1 in Alexander Zverev's favour.
They last met in May 2021 at Roland Garros, won by Alexander Zverev 6-4 6-1 6-1. Alexander Zverev has won the last 4 meetings in a row. Over their last five matches the split is 4–1 to Alexander Zverev. 1 of the 6 meeting has come at Grand Slams.
The rivalry at a glance
Surface splits
Every meeting
| Date | Event | Surf | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Roland Garros | Clay | R16 | Zverev | 6-4 6-1 6-1 |
| May 2021 | Rome Masters | Clay | R16 | Zverev | 4-6 6-3 6-4 |
| May 2021 | Madrid Masters | Clay | R32 | Zverev | 6-3 6-2 |
| Jul 2018 | Washington | Hard | QF | Zverev | 3-6 6-1 6-4 |
| Apr 2018 | Monte Carlo Masters | Clay | SF | Nishikori | 3-6 6-3 6-4 |
| Jul 2017 | Washington | Hard | SF | Zverev | 6-3 6-4 |
Alexander Zverev vs Kei Nishikori — frequently asked
Who leads the Alexander Zverev vs Kei Nishikori head-to-head?
Alexander Zverev leads 5–1 in 6 career meetings.
When did Alexander Zverev and Kei Nishikori last play?
Their most recent meeting was in May 2021 at Roland Garros, won by Alexander Zverev 6-4 6-1 6-1.
How many times have Alexander Zverev and Kei Nishikori played?
They have met 6 times on tour, first in 2017.
What is the Alexander Zverev vs Kei Nishikori record on clay?
On clay, Alexander Zverev leads 3–1 across 4 matches.
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Head-to-head records from completed tour and Grand Slam matches in the fault.bet database, updated 28 Jul 2026. Descriptive stats only. 18+ · BeGambleAware.