Kei Nishikori is 6 wins away to conquer the title in Madrid. Kei has defeated Aleksandar Vukic 6-4 3-6 6-3 to reach the 2nd round where he will face Denis Shapovalov.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Kei Nishikori’s projected draw alongsidehisprojected opponents in Mutua Madrid Open. Kei has a negative record (11-27) with the likely opposition.
R2 – Denis Shapovalov’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 2-1 for Kei Nishikori
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13-9 | 7-6 | 1-3 | 5-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 33-25 | 9-10 | 5-6 | 16-6 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 13-13 | 6-6 | 3-3 | 0-1 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 34-26 | 22-12 | 4-4 | 7-6 | 1-4 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 30-23 | 11-11 | 7-6 | 4-3 | 8-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 17-15 | 8-6 | 5-2 | 4-7 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 38-28 | 20-11 | 4-6 | 14-8 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 35-28 | 18-13 | 8-6 | 7-5 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
Denis Shapovalov has a 12-8 record in 2025, 0-2 on clay. During the previous 11 years, the Canadian has a 75-47 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Canadian won 5 of his last 10 matches.
His most significant achievement of the current season was conquering the tournament in Dallas where he overcame Casper Ruud in the final 7-6(5) 6-3.
Last year in Mutua Madrid Open the Canadian was defeated by Alexander Zverev in the 3rd round 6-4 7-5.
H2H Kei Nishikori vs. Denis Shapovalov
This match would represent the 4th time that Kei Nishikori and Denis Shapovalov square off. The head to head is 2-1 for Nishikori (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on clay in major tournaments.
R3 – Alex De Minaur’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 1-1
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24-9 | 12-5 | 7-3 | 5-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 47-21 | 19-6 | 10-5 | 11-9 | 7-1 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 46-26 | 26-12 | 4-5 | 10-6 | 6-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 47-25 | 19-10 | 9-6 | 12-5 | 7-4 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 25-25 | 10-10 | 4-5 | 3-7 | 8-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 13-10 | 6-5 | 0-2 | 7-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 41-20 | 25-10 | 1-4 | 13-3 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 51-30 | 24-13 | 9-9 | 5-4 | 13-4 | 0-0 |
Alex De Minaur has a 22-8 record in 2025, 5-2 on clay. As for the previous 11 years, De Minaur has a 70-53 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Australian won 7 of his last 10 matches.
The Australian’s best result of the current season was reaching the final Rotterdam.
Last year in Mutua Madrid Open De Minaur capitulated to Rafael Nadal in the 2nd round 7-6(6) 6-3.
H2H Kei Nishikori vs. Alex De Minaur
This contest would be 3rd time that Kei Nishikori and Alex De Minaur fight against each other. The head to head is 1-1 for Nishikori and De Minaur (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on clay in major tournaments.
Notwithstanding, Kei Nishikori may come up against Lorenzo Sonego. Their H2H record is 0-0.
R4 – Lorenzo Musetti’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Lorenzo Musetti
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16-6 | 6-4 | 10-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 46-30 | 13-12 | 18-10 | 3-5 | 12-3 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 32-29 | 10-10 | 16-11 | 0-5 | 6-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 44-30 | 11-10 | 21-7 | 12-10 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 36-31 | 9-8 | 17-12 | 10-10 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 30-15 | 6-4 | 20-6 | 4-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 32-25 | 1-2 | 27-19 | 4-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Lorenzo Musetti has a 12-5 win-loss record in 2025, 6-1 on clay. During the previous 8 years, the Italian has a 125-67 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Lorenzo won 7 of his last 10 matches.
The Italian’s most significant achievement of this year was getting to the final Carlo.
Last year in Mutua Madrid Open Musetti lost to Thiago Seyboth Wild in the 2nd round 6-4 6-4.
H2H Kei Nishikori vs. Lorenzo Musetti
This contest would be 2nd time that Kei Nishikori and Lorenzo Musetti clash against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Musetti (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.
Yet, Kei Nishikori could come up against Stefanos Tsitsipas. Their H2H is 2-2.
1/4 – Grigor Dimitrov’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 5-1 for Kei Nishikori
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14-8 | 9-6 | 5-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 46-18 | 21-7 | 8-4 | 13-5 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 43-21 | 16-10 | 10-5 | 10-4 | 7-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 26-22 | 10-11 | 10-5 | 5-4 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 24-18 | 18-10 | 3-5 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 18-11 | 8-5 | 6-2 | 4-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 24-21 | 12-10 | 7-6 | 5-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 25-19 | 11-9 | 7-5 | 6-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
Grigor Dimitrov has a 12-7 win-loss record in 2025, 3-1 on clay. Talking about the last 19 years, Grigor has a 163-99 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Grigor won 7 of his last 10 matches.
Dimitrov’s most significant achievement of the season was reaching the semifinal Brisbane and Miami.
Last year in Mutua Madrid Open Dimitrov capitulated to Jakub Mensik in the 2nd round 6-2 6-7(4) 6-3.
H2H Kei Nishikori vs. Grigor Dimitrov
This match would represent the 7th time that Kei Nishikori and Grigor Dimitrov face off. The head to head is 5-1 for Nishikori (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.
Notwithstanding, Kei Nishikori could come up against Tomas Machac. Their H2H is 1-0 for Tomas Machac.
1/2 – Novak Djokovic’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 18-2 for Novak Djokovic
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12-7 | 12-5 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 37-9 | 15-5 | 16-3 | 1-0 | 5-1 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 56-7 | 27-1 | 12-3 | 11-2 | 6-1 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 42-7 | 2-1 | 14-4 | 19-2 | 7-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 55-7 | 19-3 | 18-3 | 11-1 | 7-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 41-5 | 26-1 | 11-1 | 4-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 57-11 | 26-6 | 15-3 | 9-2 | 7-0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 53-13 | 23-4 | 11-5 | 8-3 | 11-1 | 0-0 |
Novak Djokovic has a 12-6 record in 2025, 0-1 on clay. In connection to the last 22 years, Djokovic has a 341-77 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Djokovic won 5 of his last 10 matches.
The Serbian’s most significant result of the current year was reaching the final Miami.
Last year in Mutua Madrid Open the Serbian didn’t compete in this tournament.
H2H Kei Nishikori vs. Novak Djokovic
This match would represent the 21st time that Kei Nishikori and Novak Djokovic face off. The head to head is 18-2 for Djokovic (see full H2H stats), 6-0 on clay in major tournaments.
Yet, Kei Nishikori may fight against Jack Draper. Their H2H is 2-0 for Jack Draper.
Final – Alexander Zverev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 5-1 for Alexander Zverev
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21-8 | 11-4 | 10-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 69-21 | 29-10 | 23-6 | 11-3 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 55-27 | 22-13 | 20-7 | 8-5 | 5-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 29-10 | 9-4 | 17-5 | 3-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 59-15 | 28-6 | 14-4 | 13-3 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 28-11 | 12-7 | 3-1 | 13-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 44-25 | 20-9 | 16-8 | 6-5 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 60-19 | 25-9 | 21-4 | 12-4 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
Alexander Zverev has a 20-7 record in 2025, 9-3 on clay. During the previous 13 years, the German has a 197-82 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Zverev will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 6 matches winning streak.
His most significant achievement of the season was winning the tournament in Munich where he defeated Ben Shelton in the final 6-2 6-4.
Last year in Mutua Madrid Open Zverev lost to Francisco Cerundolo in the 4th round 6-3 6-4.
H2H Kei Nishikori vs. Alexander Zverev
This would be the 7th time that Kei Nishikori and Alexander Zverev face off. The head to head is 5-1 for Zverev (see full H2H stats), 3-1 on clay in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Kei Nishikori could face Taylor Fritz. Their H2H is 3-1 for Kei Nishikori.
