# Frances Tiafoe def. Kei Nishikori

Source: https://tennis-db.com/matches/4680104/frances-tiafoe-vs-kei-nishikori
Tour: ATP

Frances Tiafoe defeated Kei Nishikori 6-4 6-4 in the 2026 Japan Open first round on hard courts on October 1, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 6-4 6-4
- Tournament: Japan Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Round of 32
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-10-01
- Duration: 75 minutes

## Player comparison
| Field | Frances Tiafoe | Kei Nishikori |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | USA | JPN |
| Birth date | 1998-01-20 | 1989-12-29 |
| Age | 28 | 36 |
| Height | 188 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 8 | 436 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3380 | 111 |
| Elo (entering) | 2008 | 1770 |
| Current career W-L | 267-217 | 436-233 |
| Current career earnings | $20,145,081 | $26,002,690 |

Pre-match H2H: Frances Tiafoe 0-1 Kei Nishikori.

## Stats
| Stat | Frances Tiafoe | Kei Nishikori |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 2 | 6 |
| Double faults | 3 | 2 |
| 1st serve % | 48.0% | 58.0% |
| 1st serve points won % | 81.0% | 73.0% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 61.0% | 55.0% |
| BP saved % | 0.0% | 57.0% |
| BP converted % | 43.0% | 100.0% |
| Service points won % | 70.0% | 65.0% |
| Return points won % | 35.0% | 30.0% |
| Total points won % | 53.0% | 47.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +5.5 | +0.5 |
| Match Return+ | -0.5 | -5.5 |

Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2026 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.

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