Kei Nishikori vs Yoshihito Nishioka Preview & Prediction | 2025 Miami Open | First Round

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The vastly experienced Kei Nishikori meets fellow countryman Yoshihito Nishioka in an intriguing all-Japanese encounter.

Ranking points: ATP 1000

Start date/time: Wednesday 19th March, 2025: UK – not before 3:00pm / US ET – not before 11:00am / US PT – not before 8:00am

Venue: Miami Gardens, Florida, USA

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel

Tickets: Visit this link for the latest Kei Nishikori vs Yoshihito Nishioka ticket information

Kei Nishikori vs Yoshihito Nishioka Prediction

Kei Nishikori is showing no signs of slowing down at 35-year-old and he heads to Miami on the back of a semi-final finish in Phoenix. He’ll know all about opponent Yoshihito Nishioka with him also being Japanese. Nishioka is currently outside the top 50, but last month saw him reach the quarter-finals in Dallas.

Nishioka has gotten the better of Nishikori in the past, but the tenacity and endurance levels of the latter cannot be underestimated as he continues to defy his age despite injuries often weighing him down. The longer this match goes, the more it could favour Nishikori, who has won each of his last three games that have gone to a third set.

Therefore, backing Kei Nishikori to overcome Nishioka appears a shrewd move, whilst backing the former to win out in a three-set contest also warrants serious consideration.

Kei Nishikori vs Yoshihito Nishioka Tip: Kei Nishikori to win