Alexander Zverev def. Kei Nishikori
6-3 6-2
Alexander Zverev defeated Kei Nishikori 6-3 6-2 in the 2021 Madrid Open second round on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Alexander Zverev | Kei Nishikori |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 5 | 0 |
| Double faults | 0 | 0 |
| First serve % | 65.0% | 70.0% |
| First serve points won % | 75.0% | 58.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 65.0% | 38.0% |
| Break points saved % | 67.0% | 60.0% |
| Break points converted % | 40.0% | 33.0% |
| Service points won % | 71.0% | 52.0% |
| Return points won % | 48.0% | 29.0% |
| Total points won % | 59.0% | 41.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +8.1 | -11.4 |
| Match Return+ | +11.4 | -8.1 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2021 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Player Comparison
| Field | Alexander Zverev | Kei Nishikori |
|---|---|---|
| Country | GER | JPN |
| Birth date | Apr 20, 1997 | Dec 29, 1989 |
| Age | 24 | 31 |
| Height | 198 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 6 | 43 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 6,125 | 1,453 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,060 | 1,939 |
| Current career W-L | 544–218 | 436–232 |
| Current career earnings | $68,557,475 | $26,161,710 |
Path
Alexander Zverev's path
No prior matches in this tournament.
Alexander Zverev's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Evans | 6-3 7-6(3) | W | H2H | Match data | May 7, 2021 | R16 |
Kei Nishikori's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Khachanov | 6-7(6) 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | May 4, 2021 | R64 |