Pablo Carreno Busta def. Kei Nishikori
7-5 7-6(4) 6-2
Pablo Carreno Busta defeated Kei Nishikori 7-5 7-6(4) 6-2 in the 2021 Australian Open first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Pablo Carreno Busta | Kei Nishikori |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 12 | 3 |
| Double faults | 2 | 1 |
| First serve % | 72.0% | 67.0% |
| First serve points won % | 73.0% | 63.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 48.0% | 53.0% |
| Break points saved % | 73.0% | 45.0% |
| Break points converted % | 55.0% | 27.0% |
| Service points won % | 66.0% | 60.0% |
| Return points won % | 40.0% | 34.0% |
| Total points won % | 54.0% | 46.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Pablo Carreno Busta | Kei Nishikori |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ESP | JPN |
| Birth date | Jul 12, 1991 | Dec 29, 1989 |
| Age | 29 | 31 |
| Height | 188 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 16 | 42 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,585 | 1,345 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,020 | 1,912 |
| Current career W-L | 284–239 | 436–232 |
| Current career earnings | $17,924,930 | $26,161,710 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.