Novak Djokovic vs Kei Nishikori: Head-to-Head
Novak Djokovic and Kei Nishikori have met 22 times on the professional tour. Novak Djokovic leads 20–2, a rivalry that has run from 2010 to 2021. Most of their matches have come on hard (14 of 22), where the record is 12–2 in Novak Djokovic's favour.
They last met in August 2021 at Us Open, won by Novak Djokovic 6-7(4) 6-3 6-3 6-2. Novak Djokovic has won the last 18 meetings in a row. Over their last five matches the split is 5–0 to Novak Djokovic. 7 of the 22 meetings have come at Grand Slams.
The rivalry at a glance
Surface splits
Every meeting
| Date | Event | Surf | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Us Open | Hard | R32 | Djokovic | 6-7(4) 6-3 6-3 6-2 |
| Jul 2021 | Tokyo Olympics | Hard | QF | Djokovic | 6-2 6-0 |
| Jan 2019 | Australian Open | Hard | QF | Djokovic | 6-1 4-1 RET |
| Aug 2018 | US Open | Hard | SF | Djokovic | 6-3 6-4 6-2 |
| Jul 2018 | Wimbledon | Grass | QF | Djokovic | 6-3 3-6 6-2 6-2 |
| May 2018 | Rome Masters | Clay | QF | Djokovic | 2-6 6-1 6-3 |
| May 2018 | Madrid Masters | Clay | R64 | Djokovic | 7-5 6-4 |
| May 2017 | Madrid Masters | Clay | QF | Djokovic | W/O |
| Nov 2016 | Tour Finals | Hard | SF | Djokovic | 6-1 6-1 |
| Jul 2016 | Canada Masters | Hard | F | Djokovic | 6-3 7-5 |
| May 2016 | Rome Masters | Clay | SF | Djokovic | 2-6 6-4 7-6(5) |
| May 2016 | Madrid Masters | Clay | SF | Djokovic | 6-3 7-6(4) |
| Mar 2016 | Miami Masters | Hard | F | Djokovic | 6-3 6-3 |
| Jan 2016 | Australian Open | Hard | QF | Djokovic | 6-3 6-2 6-4 |
| Nov 2015 | Tour Finals | Hard | RR | Djokovic | 6-1 6-1 |
| May 2015 | Rome Masters | Clay | QF | Djokovic | 6-3 3-6 6-1 |
| Nov 2014 | Tour Finals | Hard | SF | Djokovic | 6-1 3-6 6-0 |
| Oct 2014 | Paris Masters | Hard | SF | Djokovic | 6-2 6-3 |
| Aug 2014 | US Open | Hard | SF | Nishikori | 6-4 1-6 7-6(4) 6-3 |
| Mar 2014 | Miami Masters | Hard | SF | Djokovic | W/O |
| Oct 2011 | Basel | Hard | SF | Nishikori | 2-6 7-6(4) 6-0 |
| May 2010 | Roland Garros | Clay | R64 | Djokovic | 6-1 6-4 6-4 |
Novak Djokovic vs Kei Nishikori — frequently asked
Who leads the Novak Djokovic vs Kei Nishikori head-to-head?
Novak Djokovic leads 20–2 in 22 career meetings.
When did Novak Djokovic and Kei Nishikori last play?
Their most recent meeting was in August 2021 at Us Open, won by Novak Djokovic 6-7(4) 6-3 6-3 6-2.
How many times have Novak Djokovic and Kei Nishikori played?
They have met 22 times on tour, first in 2010.
What is the Novak Djokovic vs Kei Nishikori record on hard?
On hard, Novak Djokovic leads 12–2 across 14 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.