Kei Nishikori def. Karen Khachanov
6-7(6) 6-2 6-2
Kei Nishikori defeated Karen Khachanov 6-7(6) 6-2 6-2 in the 2021 Madrid Open first round on clay courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Kei Nishikori | Karen Khachanov |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 0 | 6 |
| Double faults | 2 | 2 |
| First serve % | 59.0% | 67.0% |
| First serve points won % | 67.0% | 72.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 56.0% | 29.0% |
| Break points saved % | 50.0% | 14.0% |
| Break points converted % | 86.0% | 50.0% |
| Service points won % | 62.0% | 58.0% |
| Return points won % | 42.0% | 38.0% |
| Total points won % | 53.0% | 47.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Kei Nishikori | Karen Khachanov |
|---|---|---|
| Country | JPN | RUS |
| Birth date | Dec 29, 1989 | May 21, 1996 |
| Age | 31 | 24 |
| Height | 178 cm | 198 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 43 | 23 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,453 | 2,280 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,925 | 1,865 |
| Current career W-L | 436–232 | 319–233 |
| Current career earnings | $26,161,710 | $23,455,959 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.