ATP Vienna 2020: Dominic Thiem vs Kei Nishikori Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction for Erste Bank Open

ATP Vienna 2020: Dominic Thiem vs Kei Nishikori Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction for Erste Bank Open
Kei Nishikori, Dominic Thiem

At the ATP World Tour 500 series, Dominic Thiem will face off the Japanese Kei Nishikori at the Vienna Open 2020 tournament. Thiem is the defending champion of 2019, who will enjoy lots of support playing at his home.

Tournament Details

  • Tournament: Erste Bank Open 2020
  • Date: 26 October
  • Match: Dominic Thiem vs Kei Nishikori
  • Venue: Vienna, Austria
  • Category: ATP 500
  • Surface: Indoor hardcourt
  • Prize Money: Approx. 1,409,510

Dominic Thiem vs Kei Nishikori: Match Preview

Dominic Thiem

The US Open winner, Dominic Thiem, is scheduled to clash against Nishikori. Thiem is one of the best players, reaching the top rank of 3. Thiem was last seen at an exuberant match against Diego Schwartzman at the French Open. He lost in the five-setter after a thrilling match. He is due to play the first hard-court match after the clay slam.

Kei Nishikori has been struggling with injuries. While in Florida, he tested positive for COVID-19 and had to miss the US Open and Cincinnati Open. He then played the Kitzbühel Open but lost round 1, he suffered a similar fate at German Open. Nishikori lost round of 32 at the Italian Open. He played the French Open last, just like his opponent, but lost in the second round.

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Dominic Thiem vs Kei Nishikori: Head to Head

Kei Nishikori

The Japanese leads the head to head 3-2 against Thiem. They met in Vienna in 2018 where Nishikori beat Thiem in straight sets. They played their first match in 2015 in Germany at the grass-court. Followed by the 1000 Masters event in 2016.

Kei won both these encounters in straight sets. In 2018, they played at the French Open, where, Thiem won 6-2, 6-0, 5-7, 6-4. They last met at the 2019 ATP Finals in London, where Thiem was victorious.

Dominic Thiem vs Kei Nishikori: Match Prediction

Dominic Thiem

The match should be a straight-set win for the in-form Thiem against the Japanese. Despite the experience, Nishikori is struggling to find his best form.

Match Prediction: Dominic Thiem wins in 2 sets.

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