Kei Nishikori is starting his run in the draw in Cincinnati.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Kei Nishikori’s projected draw together withhispresumable opponents in Cincinnati Open. The Japanese has a losing record (6-9) against the projected opponents.
R1 – Camilo Ugo Carabelli’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33-29 | 5-9 | 27-14 | 1-3 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 58-30 | 6-5 | 52-24 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 41-26 | 0-2 | 41-24 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 39-24 | 3-4 | 36-19 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 43-24 | 4-2 | 39-22 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 19-12 | 0-1 | 18-10 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 45-29 | 12-8 | 33-21 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 51-18 | 3-2 | 48-16 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Camilo Ugo Carabelli has a 30-21 record in 2025, 3-4 on hard. As for the previous 10 years, the Argentine has a 35-31 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Ugo Carabelli won 5 of his last 10 matches.
The Argentine’s best achievement of the current season was reaching the final the Rosario Challenger.
Last year in Cincinnati Open the Argentine didn’t play in this tournament.
H2H Kei Nishikori vs. Camilo Ugo Carabelli
There is no head to head record between Kei Nishikori and Camilo Ugo Carabelli since this would be the first time that they will play each other in the main tour.
R2 – Ben Shelton’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Ben Shelton
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40-24 | 23-9 | 7-5 | 4-6 | 6-4 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 42-26 | 22-13 | 8-4 | 8-5 | 4-4 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 28-26 | 21-13 | 4-8 | 1-2 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 40-11 | 16-9 | 0-0 | 24-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 18-7 | 7-3 | 5-2 | 6-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Ben Shelton has a 32-16 win-loss record in 2025, 18-6 on hard. In the course of the previous 5 years, the American has a 84-44 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Ben will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 6 matches winning streak.
Shelton’s most significant result of this current year was getting to the final Munich and Toronto.
Last year in Cincinnati Open the American surrendered to Alexander Zverev in the quarter 3-6 7-6(3) 7-5.
H2H Kei Nishikori vs. Ben Shelton
This contest would be 2nd time that Kei Nishikori and Ben Shelton clash against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Shelton (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard in major tournaments.
R3 – Cameron Norrie’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-0 for Kei Nishikori
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39-29 | 11-15 | 14-7 | 10-4 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 24-21 | 7-4 | 8-8 | 6-5 | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 36-25 | 14-12 | 18-7 | 1-4 | 3-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 49-26 | 26-11 | 11-5 | 6-7 | 6-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 56-25 | 25-11 | 16-5 | 9-7 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 14-15 | 9-8 | 1-3 | 4-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 31-28 | 19-13 | 7-9 | 3-3 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 32-31 | 20-15 | 7-7 | 3-5 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
Cameron Norrie has a 27-21 record in 2025, 8-10 on hard. In the course of the previous 13 years, the Brit has a 229-112 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Cameron won 6 of his last 10 matches.
Cameron’s most significant achievement of the current year was getting to the semifinal Geneva.
Last year in Cincinnati Open Norrie didn’t play in this event.
H2H Kei Nishikori vs. Cameron Norrie
This match would represent the 4th time that Kei Nishikori and Cameron Norrie play each other. The head to head is 3-0 for Nishikori (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Kei Nishikori could square off with Roberto Bautista Agut. Their head to head is 4-1 for Kei Nishikori.
R4 – Daniil Medvedev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 3-2 for Daniil Medvedev
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41-23 | 20-12 | 6-4 | 10-4 | 5-3 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 46-21 | 28-9 | 11-5 | 1-5 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 66-18 | 38-8 | 10-3 | 11-4 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 45-19 | 26-8 | 3-2 | 8-6 | 8-3 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 63-13 | 33-5 | 5-3 | 18-3 | 7-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 28-10 | 14-4 | 0-2 | 14-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 59-21 | 34-8 | 8-5 | 12-5 | 5-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 53-25 | 27-9 | 1-5 | 21-7 | 4-4 | 0-0 |
Daniil Medvedev has a 26-16 win-loss record in 2025, 12-7 on hard. In the last 13 years, Daniil has a 259-86 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Medvedev won 6 of his last 10 matches.
Medvedev’s best achievement of the season was getting to the final Halle.
Last year in Cincinnati Open the Russian surrendered to Jiri Lehecka in the 2nd round 7-6(2) 6-4.
H2H Kei Nishikori vs. Daniil Medvedev
This would be the 6th time that Kei Nishikori and Daniil Medvedev play each other. The head to head is 3-2 for Medvedev (see full H2H stats), but they are 1-1 on hard in major tournaments.
Nonetheless, Kei Nishikori could come up against Jiri Lehecka. Their head to head record is 0-0.
1/4 – Alexander Zverev’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 5-1 for Alexander Zverev
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55-25 | 24-9 | 18-7 | 7-6 | 6-3 | 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 39-15 win-loss record in 2025, 15-5 on hard. Talking about the last 13 years, Alexander has a 217-102 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The German won 7 of his last 10 matches.
His best achievement of the season was conquering the title in Munich where he defeated Ben Shelton in the final 6-2 6-4.
Last year in Cincinnati Open Zverev capitulated to Jannik Sinner in the semifinal 7-6(9) 5-7 7-6(4).
H2H Kei Nishikori vs. Alexander Zverev
This would be the 7th time that Kei Nishikori and Alexander Zverev square off. The head to head is 5-1 for Zverev (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Anyhow, Kei Nishikori could take on Karen Khachanov. Their head to head record is 5-3 for Kei Nishikori.
1/2 – Carlos Alcaraz’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 71-9 | 28-4 | 22-1 | 10-3 | 11-1 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 54-13 | 22-5 | 17-4 | 7-3 | 8-1 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 65-12 | 26-6 | 25-3 | 2-3 | 12-0 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 57-13 | 21-4 | 27-4 | 6-4 | 3-1 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 48-19 | 15-8 | 22-7 | 10-3 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 39-7 | 10-0 | 29-7 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 18-10 | 3-2 | 15-8 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 6-2 | 0-0 | 6-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Carlos Alcaraz has a 48-6 record in 2025, 10-4 on hard. In connection to the last 8 years, Carlos has a 107-29 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Spaniard won 9 of his last 10 matches.
His most significant achievement of the current year was winning the title in Rotterdam where he overcame Alex De Minaur in the final 6-4 3-6 6-2, in Carlo where he overcame Lorenzo Musetti in the final 3-6 6-1 6-0, in Rome where he beat Jannik Sinner in the final 7-6(5) 6-1, at the French Open where he overcame Jannik Sinner in the final 4-6 6-7(4) 6-4 7-6(3) 7-6(2), and in London where he beat Jiri Lehecka in the final 7-5 6-7(5) 6-2.
Last year in Cincinnati Open Carlos lost to Gael Monfils in the 2nd round 4-6 7-6(5) 6-4.
H2H Kei Nishikori vs. Carlos Alcaraz
There is no head to head record between Kei Nishikori and Carlos Alcaraz since this would be the first time that they will face off in the main tour.
Nevertheless, Kei Nishikori may come up against Alex De Minaur. Their head to head record is 1-1.
Final – Jannik Sinner’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 58-6 | 24-3 | 11-2 | 15-0 | 8-1 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 73-8 | 40-5 | 11-2 | 13-0 | 9-1 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | 64-15 | 28-7 | 8-3 | 20-2 | 8-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 47-16 | 21-6 | 15-4 | 7-4 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 49-22 | 22-8 | 10-6 | 17-6 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 20-14 | 2-6 | 7-3 | 11-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 62-24 | 12-6 | 17-8 | 31-7 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 31-22 | 13-8 | 17-12 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
Jannik Sinner has a 26-3 record in 2025, 7-0 on hard. During the last 8 years, Sinner has a 145-46 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Sinner will try to keep a positive momentum since he is on a 7 matches winning streak.
His most significant achievement of the current season was winning the title at the Australian Open where he beat Alexander Zverev in the final 6-3 7-6(4) 6-3, and at the Wimbledon where he overcame Carlos Alcaraz in the final 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4.
Last year in Cincinnati Open Sinner conquered the competition after downing Frances Tiafoe 7-6(4) 6-2.
H2H Kei Nishikori vs. Jannik Sinner
There is no head to head record between Kei Nishikori and Jannik Sinner since this would be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.
Nonetheless, Kei Nishikori may fight against Taylor Fritz. Their head to head is 3-1 for Kei Nishikori.