Clay Court Statistics Overview
Kei Nishikori has an impressive clay court record of 107–52 across 159 matches (67.3% — strong). A win rate of that calibre over 159 matches is a reliable indicator of genuine quality on this surface. Claimed 2 titles on clay: Barcelona.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): a positive 27–12 (69.2%) across 39 matches — a player who generally rises to the occasion at the Slams on clay.
ATP Masters 1000 on clay (Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome): Kei Nishikori is elite here — 40–20 (66.7%) across 60 matches. Sustaining that win rate in the Tour's deepest regular-week draws is a defining quality of the very best on this surface.
7 finals reached on clay — won 2, lost 5 (29% conversion) — capable of reaching finals consistently, with room to improve at the decisive moment. 12 semifinals. 21 quarterfinals.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 7–18 (28.0%, 25 matches). Top 10 opponents have represented a clear ceiling on clay; addressing that deficit is the single biggest lever for improving the overall record here.
By format on clay — best-of-five: 29–12 (70.7%); best-of-three: 78–40 (66.1%). Slightly better in five-set matches on clay — a positive sign for the Slams specifically.
Best season: 2014 — 10–2 (83.3%) from 12 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
Kei Nishikori Clay Court Record by Year
| Year | W | L | Win% | Titles | Finals | SF | QF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 4 | 63.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 10 | 5 | 66.7% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2018 | 11 | 5 | 68.8% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | 12 | 5 | 70.6% | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2016 | 13 | 4 | 76.5% | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 2015 | 15 | 3 | 83.3% | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 2014 | 10 | 2 | 83.3% | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 | 8 | 4 | 66.7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 7 | 4 | 63.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | 7 | 5 | 58.3% | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Clay Court Matches
| Date | Result | Opponent | Tournament | Round | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-19 | Win | (67) Learner Tien | Geneva | R32 | 4-6 6-4 6-4 |
| 2025-05-19 | Loss | (24) Karen Khachanov | Geneva | R16 | 7-5 2-5 RET |
| 2025-04-21 | Win | (83) Aleksandar Vukic | Madrid Masters | R128 | 6-4 3-6 6-3 |
| 2025-04-21 | Loss | (30) Denis Shapovalov | Madrid Masters | R64 | 6-1 6-4 |
| 2025-03-31 | Loss | (117) Christopher Eubanks | Houston | R16 | 6-1 RET |
| 2025-03-31 | Win | (141) Mitchell Krueger | Houston | R32 | 6-4 6-2 |
| 2024-07-29 | Loss | (27) Jack Draper | Paris Olympics | R64 | 6-1 6-4 |
| 2024-05-26 | Win | (166) Gabriel Diallo | Roland Garros | R128 | 7-5 7-6(3) 3-6 1-6 7-5 |
| 2024-05-26 | Loss | (15) Ben Shelton | Roland Garros | R64 | 7-6(7) 6-4 |
| 2021-05-31 | Win | (159) Alessandro Giannessi | Roland Garros | R128 | 6-4 6-7(4) 6-3 4-6 6-4 |
Kei Nishikori
Matches — Clay