




<p><strong>Kei Nishikori</strong>, a once formidable force on the ATP Tour and<strong> US Open finalist</strong> in 2014, is making an impressive comeback. Despite a lengthy 20-month absence from competitive tennis, the Japanese star’s spirit remains intact, fueled by the prospect of challenging young talents like<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carlos-alcaraz">Carlos Alcaraz</a></strong>.</p>



<p>Nishikori reached the final of the US Open in 2014, where he faced<strong> Marin Cilic</strong> and lost in straight sets with a scoreline of 6-3, 6-3, 6-3. This showdown was a notable achievement in the talented Japanese tennis player’s career. However, recent injuries left him out of the tour for a long time without playing at his full potential.</p>


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<p>During his time away from the game,<strong> Nishikori remained closely connected to tennis by following high-level matches</strong>. His commitment to understanding the evolving playing styles of the sport’s top players has contributed to his mental preparation for returning to the court. The possibility of facing Alcaraz, one of tennis’ brightest stars, has ignited a fire within Nishikori for his return.</p>



<h2>An Exciting Showdown on the Horizon</h2>



<p>Nishikori’s triumphant return at the Palmas del Mar Challenger in Puerto Rico was a testament to his unwavering focus and passion for the sport<strong>. The former world No. 4</strong> showcased his vintage elegance and remarkable shot-making ability, proving he can still be a remarkable player on the ATP Tour.</p>



<p>“I was watching a lot of tennis actually. I thought that was a good idea to be mentally ready to play again. And especially watching Djokovic, Nadal still playing, fighting.<strong> I haven’t played against Carlos Alcaraz, Holger Rune</strong>. That’s something I also can’t wait to play against them”, Nishikori told ATPTour.com.</p>


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<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/tennis-t157006" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Men’s tennis</strong></a> at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/tokyo-2020-olympics-schedule-key-dates-and-how-to-watch-20210714-0014.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Tokyo 2020</strong></a> is gettingto its crucial stages. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/novak-djokovic-t152001" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Novak Djokovic</strong></a> and <strong>Kei Nishikori</strong> will face each other aiming to continue their quest for their second <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/olympic-games-top-olympic-gold-medal-winners--20210718-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Olympic</strong> medals</a>, but only one of them will be able to fulfill that goal. Here, you will find everything you need to know about this game, such as the preview, storylines, predictions, odds, and even how to watch it in the US.</p>
<p>World No. 1 continues its path to the highly desired “<strong>Golden Slam</strong>” – winning all four <strong>Grand Slams</strong> and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/tokyo-2020-list-of-summer-olympic-games-sports-20210714-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Olympic</a> gold medal in a year – as he already has the <strong>Australian Open</strong>, <strong>Roland Garros</strong>, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/wimbledon-2021-list-by-year-of-past-winners--20210627-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Wimbledon</strong></a> trophies under his belt. Should Djokovic becomes an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/olympic-games-t156666" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Olympic</a> champion this year, he would be one trophy away – the <strong>US Open</strong> – from emulating <strong>Stefi Graff</strong>‘s feat in 1988.</p>
<p>On the other hand, the <strong>home player will try to pull off a shock</strong> against the tournament’s favorite. The <strong>2016 Rio <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/olympic-games-top-25-most-impressive-summer-olympics-records-20210622-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Olympic Games</a> bronze medalist</strong> will try to continue defending his medal, but the upcoming task will be toughest challenge for him so far.</p>
<h2>Novak Djokovic vs Kei Nishikori: Match Information</h2>
<p><strong>Date</strong>: Thursday, July 29, 2021<br> <strong>Time</strong>: 4 AM (ET) approx.<br> <strong>Location</strong>: Ariake Tennis Park, Tokyo</p>
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<h2>Novak Djokovic vs Kei Nishikori: Time by State in the US</h2>
<p><strong>ET</strong>: 4 AM<br> <strong>CT</strong>: 3 AM<br> <strong>MT</strong>: 2 AM<br> <strong>PT</strong>: 1 AM</p>
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<h2>Novak Djokovic vs Kei Nishikori: Storylines and Head-to-Head</h2>
<p>Novak Djokovic has been absolutely flying at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/tokyo-2020-list-of-countries-participating-in-2021-summer-olympics-20210714-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tokyo 2020</a>. Without the likes of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/tokyo-2020-why-is-roger-federer-not-playing-in-the-olympic-games-20210722-0020.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Roger Federer</strong></a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/tokyo-2020-why-rafael-nadal-wont-be-competing-at-the-olympics--20210721-0026.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Rafael Nadal</strong></a>, the Serbian arrived at these Olympics as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/tokyo-2020-17-top-tennis-stars-to-miss-the-tournament--20210722-0019.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the highest-profile figure in tennis</a>, and of course, as favorite <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/betting/tokyo-2020-betting-futures-most-gold-medals-20210718-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">to win the gold medal</a>.</p>
<p><strong>He has yetto concede a set</strong>, having beaten <strong>Hugo Dellien</strong>, <strong>Jan-Lennard Struff</strong>, and <strong>Alejandro Davidovich</strong> in straight sets. Kei Nishikori, however, has also proven to be a tough opponent to beat in his quest for another Olympic medal. The Japanese star has left <strong>Andrei Rublev</strong>, <strong>Marcos Giron</strong>, and <strong>IlliaIvashka</strong> on the way, only dropping a set to the American.</p>
<p>When it came to meetings between these two, Djokovic has been completely dominant. <strong>World No. 1 has won an impressive 16 matches</strong> between them, while <strong>Nishikori beat Djokoviconly twice</strong>.</p>
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<h2>How to watch or live stream Novak Djokovic vs Kei Nishikori in the US</h2>
<p>The game to be played between Novak Djokovic and Kei Nishikori in the men’s tennis Tokyo 2020 Olympics quarterfinals will be broadcast in the US by <strong>NBC</strong> and <strong>Peacock</strong>.</p>
<h2>Novak Djokovic vs Kei Nishikori: Predictions and Odds</h2>
<p>Bookmakers have already unveiled their predictions for this clash, and they see the Serbian star as the clear favorite. <em>FanDuel</em> has given Novak Djokovic odds of -2000, while Kei Nishikori has +750.</p>
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<p><em>* Odds via FanDuel.</em></p>
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