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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