Kei Nishikori News

Out of US Open Nishikori (back) withdrew from the US Open on Wednesday.

Impact The 2014 US Open finalist won't be able to compete this season due to a lingering back injury. Nishikori is 10-10 so far this season, but he hasn't played much in recent months.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kei Nishikori will miss the US Open because of a back injury

Kei Nishikori has withdrawn from the U.S. Open, saying a back injury has not fully healed

AUGUST 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Defeat on return from injury Nishikori lost to Camilo Ugo Carabelli in the round of 128 of the Cincinnati Open with a score of 7-5, 6-3 on Friday.

Impact Nishikori committed 22 unforced errors in the match, 12 more than his opponent. He converted just one break point, two fewer than Carabelli. It was Nishikori's ninth defeat in 19 matches in 2025.

AUGUST 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Cincinnati Nishikori (back) will play Camilo Ugo Carabelli in the first round of Cincinnati.

Impact Nishikori is returning for his first tournament since Geneva in May. The 35-year-old from Japan is 10-9 so far this year.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Mallorca Open Nishikori (back) is out for the 2025 Mallorca Open.

Impact It looks like Nishikori will sit out June, with the Mallorca Open scheduled to last most of the month's last third. He entered it with a back injury, which seems to be a persistent issue as the month enters its second half and beyond.

JUNE 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Withdraws from French Open Nishikori (back) withdrew from the French Open before his first round match.

Impact Nishikori won't be available for the year's second major due to lower back pain. The veteran from Japan was replaced in the draw by qualifier Giulio Zeppieri.

MAY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In draw for French Open Nishikori (undisclosed) will play Carlos Alcaraz in the first round of the French Open.

Impact Nishikori had to retire just a few days ago in Geneva but he remains in the draw for this major event. The veteran from Japan has a brutal opening matchup against the defending champion.

MAY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alcaraz's confidence soaring before French Open title defense while Swiatek struggling

Carlos Alcaraz will open his defense of the French Open title against veteran Kei Nishikori

MAY 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Djokovic gets first win on clay this year by beating Fucsovics at Geneva Open

Novak Djokovic finally won a match on clay this season

MAY 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Retires in Geneva second round Nishikori (undisclosed) retired down 7-5, 2-5 against Karen Khachanov in the second round of Geneva on Tuesday.

Impact Nishikori had built a lead in the second set against the No. 4 seed but he had to retire from the contest due to injury. The 35-year-old from Japan has a few days to get healthy in time for Roland Garros.

MAY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches second round in Geneva Nishikori won 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 over Learner Tien in the first round of Geneva on Monday.

Impact In his first appearance since Madrid, Nishikori earned a tough win over the No. 67-ranked American in three sets after two hours and seven minutes on court. The 35-year-old from Japan improves to 10-8 so far on the year. Nishikori will take on No. 4 seed Karen Khachanov (5-2 H2H) in the second round.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Djokovic faces 'new reality' after losing another opening match in Madrid

Novak Djokovic has lost to Matteo Arnaldi in the opening round of the Madrid Open

APRIL 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Swiatek avoids another upset against Eala at Madrid Open, Gauff recovers from 0-6 start

This time Iga Swiatek had the answers against teenage sensation Alexandra Eala

APRIL 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Notches early win in Madrid Nishikori won 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 over Aleksandar Vukic in the first round of Madrid on Thursday.

Impact Nishikori made a successful return from a recent back injury as he battled past the No. 83-ranked Australian in three sets across one hour and 59 minutes. The 35-year-old from Japan improves to 9-7 so far this season. Nishikori will take on No. 29 seed Denis Shapovalov (2-1 H2H) next.

APRIL 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In field for Madrid Nishikori (back) will play Aleksandar Vukic in the first round of Madrid.

Impact Nishikori will return to action after missing several weeks with a back injury. The veteran from Japan could take on No. 29 seed Denis Shapovalov in the second round.

APRIL 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Retires in Houston second round Nishikori (undisclosed) retired down 6-1, 0-0 to Christopher Eubanks in the second round of Houston on Thursday.

Impact The oft-injured Nishikori was dealt another blow in the second round of this event as he had to exit this match after just 24 minutes on court. The Japanese veteran was recently bothered by a back injury that kept him out of Miami.

APRIL 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Advances to R2 in Houston Nishikori won 6-4, 6-2 over Mitchell Krueger in the first round of Houston on Tuesday.

Impact Nishikori made a good return from a recent back injury as he moved past the No. 141-ranked qualifier in two sets across one hour and 14 minutes. The 35-year-old from Japan secured 68% of service points and 44% of return points in the victory. Nishikori will play No. 117-ranked Christopher Eubanks in the second round.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 8 seed in Houston Nishikori (back) will play a qualifier in the first round of Houston.

Impact It appears Nishikori is ready to return after a back injury kept him out of Miami. The 35-year-old from Japan is 7-6 so far this year.

MARCH 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Withdraws from Miami Nishikori (back) withdrew from Miami before his first round match.

Impact Coming off a semifinal run at the Phoenix challenger tournament, Nishikori won't play at this Masters 1000 due to a back injury. The 35-year-old will aim to get healthy for the upcoming clay-court season.

MARCH 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Kei Nishikori survives opener at Indian Wells Deadspin | Kei Nishikori survives opener at Indian Wells

MARCH 6, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Kei Nishikori survives opener at Indian Wells Japan’s Kei Nishikori overcame physical struggles in the third set before pulling out a 6-2, 5-7, 7-6 (3) win over Spain’s Jaume Munar in th...

MARCH 6, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Kei Nishikori survives opener at Indian Wells Japan’s Kei Nishikori overcame physical struggles in the third set before pulling out a 6-2, 5-7, 7-6 (3) win over Spain’s Jaume Munar in th...

MARCH 6, 2025 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Kei Nishikori survives opener at Indian Wells Japan’s Kei Nishikori overcame physical struggles in the third set before pulling out a 6-2, 5-7, 7-6 (3) win over Spain’s Jaume Munar in th...

MARCH 6, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

Battles through Indian Wells debut Nishikori won 6-2, 5-7, 7-6 (3) over Jaume Munar in the first round of Indian Wells on Wednesday.

Impact Nishikori notched his first tournament victory since the Australian Open as he battled past the No. 58-ranked Spaniard in three sets across two hours and 57 minutes. The 35-year-old from Japan improves to 7-5 so far this season. Nishikori will take on No. 18 seed Ugo Humbert for the first time in the second round.

MARCH 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Kei Nishikori will miss the US Open because of a back injury

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Djokovic gets first win on clay this year by beating Fucsovics at Geneva Open

Djokovic faces 'new reality' after losing another opening match in Madrid

Swiatek avoids another upset against Eala at Madrid Open, Gauff recovers from 0-6 start