Rome Masters 2021: Alexander Zverev vs Kei Nishikori–Preview, Head to Head and Prediction for Italian Open
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Alexander Zverev and Kei Nishikori
Alexander Zverev will take on Kei Nishikori in the Third round of the Rome Masters 2021. Zverev is currently the World no.6 on the ATP rankings and Nishikori is the World no.45.
Match Details
- Tournament: ATP Rome Masters 1000
- Match: Alexander Zverev vs Kei Nishikori
- Round: Third round
- Date: 13th May, 2021
- Prize Money: € 28,200
- Venue: Rome, Italy
- Surface: Clay Court
Alexander Zverev vs Kei Nishikori: Match Preview
Zverev came into this tournament on the back of a massive triumph at the Madrid Open. At Madrid he beat the best of the lot including Rafael Nadal, Dominic Thiem and Matteo Berrettini.
With Nadal not being at his imperious best, the cay courts this year have witnessed a real variety of winners. This is not to take away from Zverev who has deserved the title win. After a first round bye, Zverev was up against Hugo Dellien from Bolivia in the second. Zverev won the contest in straight sets, 6-2 6-2. His third round opponent is the Japanese veteran Kei Nishikori.
Nishikori started this year’s clay court sojourn in Barcelona, where he lost to Rafael Nadal in the round of sixteen to Rafael Nadal. At Madrid, he was ousted in the round of thirty two by Zverev. At Rome though, he has looked good. His first round victory over Fabio Fognini was comprehensive, a straight set win 6-3 6-4. In the second round he got a lucky break when his opponent, Pablo Carreño Busta, gave a walk over.
Alexander Zverev vs Kei Nishikori: Head-to-Head
These two players have met four times on the tour thus far, and Zverev leads the head to head 3-1. Their last meeting was in Madrid 2021, Zverev won the match 6-3 6-2.
Alexander Zverev vs Kei Nishikori: Prediction
Zverev, the winner from 2017 is playing well. His return game on clay has been particularly good this season. High on confidence, Zverev will look to unleash his powerful game and finish the Japanese off in two sets.
Nishikori has the habit of finding his best tennis as the match progresses into the third, and the German will be aware of that. Zverev is the overwhelming favourite in this match.
Match Prediction: Alexander Zverev will beat Kei Nishikori in straight sets.
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