Date: Thu, 01 October 2026 at 05:25
Kei Nishikori faces Frances Tiafoe at Japan Open on hard court in a best-of-3 format. Frances Tiafoe came through 2–0 in sets.
Our Elo rating makes Frances Tiafoe a clear favourite at 70% to win. Frances Tiafoe holds a commanding 147-point Elo edge (1652 to 1799).
Frances Tiafoe is especially strong on hard court; Frances Tiafoe arrives in form, winning 8 of the last 10.
The pair have met just once, with Kei Nishikori winning.