# Rei Sakamoto def. Kei Nishikori

Source: https://tennis-db.com/matches/4640135/rei-sakamoto-vs-kei-nishikori
Tour: ATP

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
- Score: 6-4 7-6(3)
- Tournament: US Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Q3
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-08-28

## Player comparison
| Field | Rei Sakamoto | Kei Nishikori |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | JPN | JPN |
| Birth date | 2006-06-24 | 1989-12-29 |
| 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) | 1583 | 1795 |
| Current career W-L | 1-5 | 436-232 |
| Current career earnings | $570,440 | $26,161,710 |

Pre-match H2H: Rei Sakamoto 0-0 Kei Nishikori.

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