Kei Nishikori def. Andrey Kuznetsov
5-7 6-1 6-4 6-7(6) 6-2
Kei Nishikori defeated Andrey Kuznetsov 5-7 6-1 6-4 6-7(6) 6-2 in the 2017 Australian Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Kei Nishikori | Andrey Kuznetsov |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 11 | 5 |
| Double faults | 0 | 4 |
| First serve % | 62 | 55 |
| First serve points won % | 68 | 67 |
| Second serve points won % | 57 | 42 |
| Break points saved % | 58 | 25 |
| Break points converted % | 75 | 42 |
| Service points won % | 64 | 56 |
| Return points won % | 44 | 36 |
| Total points won % | 55 | 45 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Kei Nishikori | Andrey Kuznetsov |
|---|---|---|
| Country | JPN | RUS |
| Birth date | Dec 29, 1989 | Feb 22, 1991 |
| Age | 27 | 25 |
| Height | 178 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 5 | 45 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 5,010 | 1,015 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,178 | 1,897 |
| Current career W-L | 436–232 | 72–101 |
| Current career earnings | $26,161,710 | $3,055,162 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.