Kei Nishikori News

In his career swan song, Kei Nishikori loses to Frances Tiafoe at the Japan Open

Kei Nishikori has had an emotional farewell to his tennis career at the Japan Open

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

Gael Monfils bids adieu to Grand Slam tennis by losing in the second round at the US Open

Gael Monfils bid adieu to Grand Slam tennis with a loss to Learner Tien in the second round of the U.S. Open

SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Japan's Rei Sakamoto earns a US Open spot, but beats his retiring hero Kei Nishikori to do it

Rei Sakamoto played his way into the U.S. Open — but only by taking the spot that Kei Nishikori, Japan’s greatest men’s tennis star, hoped to earn for one last Grand Slam appearanc...

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

US Open 2026 Qualifying: Day 2 Predictions ft. Sebastian Ofner vs Kei Nishikori, Katie Swan vs Katrina Scott First-round qualifying matches will continue on Day 2 (Tuesday, August 25) of the US Open 2026. A couple of former top 10 players, Grigor Dimitrov and Kei Nishikori, headline the d...

AUGUST 25 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Venus Williams-Bublik, married couples among new teams entered for US Open mixed doubles

An additional 13 teams, one featuring Venus Williams and some comprised of married couples, have entered the U.S. Open mixed doubles championship

AUGUST 4 • Associated Press

Kei Nishikori vs Rafael Jodar preview, head-to-head, odds, prediction & betting tips | Mubadala DC Open 2026 Fixture: Kei Nishikori vs Rafael Jodar

JULY 29 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Jodar vs. Nishikori Prediction at the Citi Open – Wednesday, July 29 In a match slated for Wednesday, Kei Nishikori will face Rafael Jodar (No. 24) in the Round of 16 at the Citi Open.In this matchup, Jodar is...

JULY 29 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Gets first win of year Nishikori won 6-7 (3), 6-3, 6-4 over Juncheng Shang in the first round of Washington D.C. on Monday.

Impact In his first appearance of the season at tour level, Nishikori notched his first win of the year as he ousted his No. 270-ranked opponent in three sets after two hours and 32 minutes on court. The 36-year-old from Japan comes into the week ranked No. 721 in the world. Nishikori will play either No. 8 seed Arthur Fils or Rafael Jodar next.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic top the teams entered into the US Open mixed doubles championship

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic headline the initial list of 16 teams entered into the U.S. Open mixed doubles championship

JULY 27 • Associated Press

Former US Open finalist Kei Nishikori to conclude his career at the Japan Open

Former U.S. Open finalist Kei Nishikori will conclude his career at home when he plays in the Japan Open later this year

JUNE 2 • Associated Press

Former US Open finalist Kei Nishikori to retire from tennis at the end of this year

Former world No. 4-ranked and 2014 U.S. Open finalist Kei Nishikori said on social media that he plans to retire at the end of this tennis season

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Will retire after 2026 season Nishikori will retire from tennis at the end of the 2026 season, per Jose Morgado of the Lisbon Diario Record.

Impact Nishikori is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of Japanese tennis. The 36-year-old has won 12 ATP Tour titles over the course of his professional career and put together the best season of his career in 2014, when he won four singles titles and logged a 54-14 record. Nishikori's highest rank came in 2025, when he reached No. 4 in the world in the PIF ATP Rankings.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Wins on return from injury Nishikori defeated Daniel Jade in the qualifying round of the Thionville Open with a score of 6-2, 6-3 on Sunday.

Impact Nishikori registered 19 winners in the match, 13 more than his opponent. He converted three break points in five attempts. In comparison, Jade failed to win a break point. Nishikori's journey in the competition ended in the round of 16 as he lost to Nicolai Budkov Kjaer.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

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

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