
Denis Shapovalov will face off against Kei Nishikori in Madrid on Saturday at 11:00 am on COURT 4.
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In Spain, the encounter can be enjoyed on Telefonica (Movistar). In Canada, the match is broadcasted by Rogers Sportsnet (only Canada Masters). In Japan, the match is broadcasted by Gaora Sports Channel. Click here to see at what time the match should be broadcasted live in your country.
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The H2H stats
Shapovalov and Nishikori played each other 3 times. The head to head is 1-2 for Nishikori.
The last time that they played each other it was Hong kong (Hong Kong Tennis Open) when Nishikori won 6-2 6-3. The prediction is Nishikori to win in 3 sets.
Highlights Kei Nishikori vs Denis Shapovalov – Hong kong 31-December-2024
Nishikori in Madrid, ranking, and results in 2025


Now ranked no.64, Nishikori achieved a compiled 12-8 record in 2025. Nishikori is now having a run in Madrid where he ousted Aleksandar Vukic 6-4 3-6 6-3.
Kei Nishikori will compete against the world no.30 Denis Shapovalov in the 2nd round on Saturday at 11:00 am on COURT 4. Their current head to head is 2-1 for Nishikori.
The Japanese got to the final in Hong Kong (Hong Kong Tennis Open).
Kei won 12 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts, 2 on clay courts and 5 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
Denis Shapovalov in 2025
Now ranked no.30, Denis played his last match on the 15th of April when he had to retire when playing against world no.376 Diego Dedura-Palomero in the 1st round and the scoreline was 7-6(2) 3-0 .
Until now, during this year Denis owns a composed 12-8 match record. This year, The Canadian lifted the trophy in Dallas.