Novak Djokovic defeated Kei Nishikori 2-6 6-1 6-3 in the 2018 Italian Open quarterfinal on clay courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Novak Djokovic | Kei Nishikori |
| Aces | 4 | 2 |
| Double faults | 3 | 2 |
| First serve % | 68 | 62 |
| First serve points won % | 67 | 58 |
| Second serve points won % | 40 | 34 |
| Break points saved % | 56 | 40 |
| Break points converted % | 60 | 44 |
| Service points won % | 58 | 49 |
| Return points won % | 51 | 42 |
| Total points won % | 54 | 46 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Novak Djokovic | Kei Nishikori |
| Country |
SRB
|
JPN
|
| Birth date | May 22, 1987 | Dec 29, 1989 |
| Age | 30 | 28 |
| Height | 188 cm | 178 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 18 | 24 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,905 | 1,665 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,147 | 2,088 |
| Current career W-L | 1,141–231 | 436–232 |
| Current career earnings | $194,691,590 | $26,161,710 |
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