Rei Sakamoto def. Kei Nishikori
6-4 7-6(3)
Rei Sakamoto defeated Kei Nishikori 6-4 7-6(3) in the 2026 US Open third qualifying round on hard courts on August 28, 2026.
Match Information
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Player Comparison
| Field | Rei Sakamoto | Kei Nishikori |
|---|---|---|
| Country | JPN | JPN |
| Birth date | Jun 24, 2006 | Dec 29, 1989 |
| Age | 20 | 36 |
| Height | 193 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 157 | 477 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 357 | 95 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,583 | 1,795 |
| Current career W-L | 1–5 | 436–232 |
| Current career earnings | $570,440 | $26,161,710 |
Path
Rei Sakamoto's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandre Muller | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 26, 2026 | Q2 |
| Jay Clarke | 4-6 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 25, 2026 | Q1 |
Rei Sakamoto's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Kei Nishikori's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Antonius | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 26, 2026 | Q2 |
| Sebastian Ofner | 6-1 2-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 25, 2026 | Q1 |