Kei Nishikori def. Nicolas Almagro
6-4 7-6(1) 6-2
Kei Nishikori defeated Nicolas Almagro 6-4 7-6(1) 6-2 in the 2015 Australian Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Kei Nishikori | Nicolas Almagro |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 11 | 15 |
| Double faults | 1 | 6 |
| First serve % | 62.0% | 61.0% |
| First serve points won % | 74.0% | 64.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 53.0% | 39.0% |
| Break points saved % | 70.0% | 65.0% |
| Break points converted % | 35.0% | 30.0% |
| Service points won % | 66.0% | 54.0% |
| Return points won % | 46.0% | 34.0% |
| Total points won % | 55.0% | 45.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +1.8 | -9.9 |
| Match Return+ | +9.9 | -1.8 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2015 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Player Comparison
| Field | Kei Nishikori | Nicolas Almagro |
|---|---|---|
| Country | JPN | ESP |
| Birth date | Dec 29, 1989 | Aug 21, 1985 |
| Age | 25 | 29 |
| Height | 178 cm | 183 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 5 | 69 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 5,025 | 700 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,196 | 1,904 |
| Current career W-L | 436–232 | 388–274 |
| Current career earnings | $26,161,710 | $10,752,234 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.