Nishikori is now the second tennis player in history with the best percentage of wins in fifth sets
Kei Nishikori is a formidable opponent for anyone facing him in a decisive clash in the fifth set. This is evident from the spectacular record that the Japanese player holds in this circumstance, with 29 wins and only 8 losses. This represents an 81.8% success rate, placing Nishikori as the second best player of all time in fifth sets, just behind Björn Borg.
📊 The best winning percentages in 5 sets in Grand Slams among players who have played at least 20 matches:
🇸🇪 Bjorn Borg - 87.0%
🇯🇵 Kei Nishikori - 81.8% ⬆️
🇸🇪 Mats Wilander - 80.0%
🇷🇸 Novak Djokovic - 78.7%
🇺🇸 Pete Sampras - 76.3%
🇪🇸 Tommy Robredo - 76.2%
🇷🇺 Marat… pic.twitter.com/mGpgthzlMq— Jeu, Set et Maths (@JeuSetMaths) January 12, 2025
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