Kei Nishikori vs Christopher Eubanks Prediction & Picks - ATP Houston

Prediction published on 4/3/25, 10:25 AM  by Tyler Doty | Modified on 4/3/25 at 10:26 AM in Tennis Picks

Japan's Kei Nishikori, who has been on a roll in recent weeks, will be looking to reach the quarter-finals of the ATP tournament in Houston when he takes on American Christopher Eubanks next night.

Since his final in Hong Kong at the start of the season, Kei Nishikori hasn't had much to show for his efforts. Unable to win two matches in a row, with the best results coming from second-round matches in Australia and Indian Wells, the Japanese player bounced back by reaching the last four of the Phoenix Challenger in mid-March. The 66th-ranked ATP player's first-round performance against Mitchell Krueger was an easy 2-set victory over the American. Well established, the Japanese tennis player can be optimistic ahead of next night's Round of 16 clash with Christopher Eubanks.

Since winning the title in Mallorca in 2023, the American has been unable to confirm his success. After a tricky year in 2024, the Atlanta native hasn't started the new year in the right way, with a string of setbacks. Since February, the 117th player in the world has lost 6 of his first matches (qualifying and 1st round). However, this lack of form didn't stop the North American from putting in a fine performance in the first round, taking out Australia's Rinky Hijikata (82nd). A turning point for Christopher Eubanks? But in the end, apart from his successful year in 2023, the American languishes around 100th in the world, a ranking that reflects his level of ability.