ATP · Head-to-Head Rivalry
Model win probabilities, betting edges and DFS projections for every ATP & WTA match.
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Meetings
11
Series
4–7
Kei Nishikori first
Last Meeting
May 6, 2019
Avg Game Margin
4.9
winner's games minus loser's
Record by Surface
Kei Nishikori in green, Stan Wawrinka in blue.
Series shown from Kei Nishikori's perspective.
Every Kei Nishikori vs Stan Wawrinka Meeting
| Date | Tournament | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2019 | Madrid MastersR16 | Clay | Stan Wawrinka | 6-3 7-6(3) |
| Feb 11, 2019 | RotterdamSemifinal | Hard | Stan Wawrinka | 6-2 4-6 6-4 |
| Aug 13, 2018 | Cincinnati MastersR32 | Hard | Stan Wawrinka | 6-4 6-4 |
| Jan 2, 2017 | BrisbaneSemifinal | Hard | Kei Nishikori | 7-6(3) 6-3 |
| Nov 14, 2016 | Tour FinalsRR | Hard | Kei Nishikori | 6-2 6-3 |
| Aug 29, 2016 | US OpenSemifinal | Hard | Stan Wawrinka | 4-6 7-5 6-4 6-2 |
| Jul 25, 2016 | Canada MastersSemifinal | Hard | Kei Nishikori | 7-6(6) 6-1 |
| Jan 19, 2015 | Australian OpenQuarterfinal | Hard | Stan Wawrinka | 6-3 6-4 7-6(6) |
| Aug 25, 2014 | US OpenQuarterfinal | Hard | Kei Nishikori | 3-6 7-5 7-6(7) 6-7(5) 6-4 |
| Aug 12, 2012 | Cincinnati MastersR16 | Hard | Stan Wawrinka | 6-3 6-3 |
| Feb 20, 2012 | Buenos AiresQuarterfinal | Clay | Stan Wawrinka | 6-4 6-2 |
Tour-level meetings back to 1968 where available. Dates reflect the tournament start.
Rating & Ranking
| Kei Nishikori | Stan Wawrinka | |
|---|---|---|
| #481 | ATP Rank | #127 |
| 1676 | Overall Elo | 1568 |
| 1609 | Hard Elo | 1616 |
| 1567 | Clay Elo | 1464 |
| 1538 | Grass Elo | 1509 |
breakPoint Elo starts every player at 1500 and weights matches by tournament importance — values are internally consistent but not comparable to other published Elo scales.
Form & Activity
| Kei Nishikori | Stan Wawrinka | |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | 2026 Season | 7–17 |
| 25%5 matches | Last 12 Months | 31%29 matches |
| 25% | Form (last 5) | 0% |
| 25% | Form (30 days) | — |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Last Match | Jul 21, 2026 |
Serve & Return
| Kei Nishikori | Stan Wawrinka | |
|---|---|---|
| 74% | Hold % | 81% |
| 22% | Break % | 15% |
| 3.2% | Ace Rate | 9.8% |
| 3.6% | Double Fault Rate | 2.8% |
| 60% | Serve Pts Won | 66% |
| 38% | Return Pts Won | 32% |
Career rates over each player's tracked matches.
Advanced Stats
Advanced stats are for Pro members
Per-Match Averages
| Kei Nishikori | Stan Wawrinka | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.9 | Avg Aces | 6.6 |
| 5.9 | Avg Aces Against | 4.5 |
| 2.9 | Avg Breaks | 2.4 |
| 22.4 | Avg Games | 23.9 |
| 480 | Matches | 522 |
Career averages per best-of-3 match; aces against are opponent aces conceded, breaks are service breaks won. Each stat covers the matches where it was tracked.