Kei Nishikori vs Grigor Dimitrov: Head-to-Head
Kei Nishikori and Grigor Dimitrov have met 6 times on the professional tour. Kei Nishikori leads 5–1, a rivalry that has run from 2013 to 2018. Most of their matches have come on hard (5 of 6), where the record is 4–1 in Kei Nishikori's favour.
They last met in December 2018 at Brisbane, won by Kei Nishikori 7-5 7-5. Kei Nishikori has won the last 2 meetings in a row. Over their last five matches the split is 4–1 to Kei Nishikori.
The rivalry at a glance
Surface splits
Every meeting
| Date | Event | Surf | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Brisbane | Hard | QF | Nishikori | 7-5 7-5 |
| May 2018 | Rome Masters | Clay | R32 | Nishikori | 6-7(4) 7-5 6-4 |
| Jan 2017 | Brisbane | Hard | F | Dimitrov | 6-2 2-6 6-3 |
| Jul 2016 | Canada Masters | Hard | QF | Nishikori | 6-3 3-6 6-2 |
| Mar 2014 | Miami Masters | Hard | R32 | Nishikori | 7-6(1) 7-5 |
| Oct 2013 | Shanghai Masters | Hard | R64 | Nishikori | 6-3 6-4 |
Kei Nishikori vs Grigor Dimitrov — frequently asked
Who leads the Kei Nishikori vs Grigor Dimitrov head-to-head?
Kei Nishikori leads 5–1 in 6 career meetings.
When did Kei Nishikori and Grigor Dimitrov last play?
Their most recent meeting was in December 2018 at Brisbane, won by Kei Nishikori 7-5 7-5.
How many times have Kei Nishikori and Grigor Dimitrov played?
They have met 6 times on tour, first in 2013.
What is the Kei Nishikori vs Grigor Dimitrov record on hard?
On hard, Kei Nishikori leads 4–1 across 5 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.