Kei Nishikori
Kei Nishikori is a professional Japanese tennis player who gained fame for his remarkable performances on the ATP tour. Born on December 29, 1989, in Matsue, Japan, Nishikori turned professional in 2007 and quickly rose through the ranks. He became the first Japanese man to reach a Grand Slam singles final in the Open Era at the 2014 US Open, where he finished as a runner-up. Known for his powerful baseline play and exceptional speed, Nishikori has achieved multiple ATP titles, including the prestigious 2016 Memphis Open. Throughout his career, he has consistently been ranked among the top players in the world, noted for his significant contributions to popularizing tennis in Japan.
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Kei Nishikori withdrew from the Australian Open qualifiers due to shoulder pain.
錦織圭が全豪予選を右肩痛で欠場 昨年の全仏から4大大会に不出場：朝日新聞
Japan· 2026-01-13Kei Nishikori is participating in a major tournament for the first time in 16 years.
「きつい練習も」 錦織、16年ぶりの4大大会 初戦は世界246位：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-01-11Kei Nishikori automatically advanced to the finals after Shang Jun Cheng withdrew from the last tournament due to illness.
網球｜商竣程邁阿密冬訓備戰新賽季 期待連續3屆出戰港網賽 盼做好健康管理再爭更佳世界排名 (16:37) - 20251217 - 體育 - 即時新聞
Hong Kong· 2025-12-17
Kei Nishikori is a notable athlete from Japan who is also represented by IMG.
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Greece· 2025-08-27
Kei Nishikori is unable to compete due to a back injury.
網球｜艾蘭妮/華華索利衛冕美網混雙 暗批賽會改制重單打星將參賽 「這獎盃屬於所有缺席的雙打選手」 (20:05) - 20250821 - 體育 - 即時新聞Hong Kong· 2025-08-21
Kei Nishikori expressed regret over his infidelity, disappointing his fans and family.
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Lithuania· 2025-06-22
Kei Nishikori is set to face Carlos Alcaraz in the tournament.
Arthur Rinderknech, Richard Gasquet... Pour le N.1 mondial Jannik Sinner, un début de tournoi de Roland-Garros aux accents français
Monaco· 2025-05-22
Kei Nishikori, a former world number four, poses a serious challenge for Alcaraz in the first round.
Ištraukti „Roland Garros“ burtai: rimtas iššūkis Alcarazui bei įdomiausi mačai | SportasLithuania· 2025-05-22
Kei Nishikori will compete against Carlos Alcaraz in the first round.
Roland Garros 2025, il sorteggio: Sinner contro Rinderknech al primo turno
Italy· 2025-05-22
Nishikori is a former top-five player who has been struggling on the dirt in recent years.
Alcaraz’s confidence soaring before French Open title defence while Swiatek struggling
Canada· 2025-05-22
Kei Nishikori faced Karen Khachanov in the ATP 250 in Geneva.
ATP Ginebra: Djokovic consigue su primera victoria de la temporada en tierra batida
Venezuela· 2025-05-21
Kei Nishikori was leading in his match before having to withdraw due to injury.
ديوكوفيتش يقترب من «المئوية»! - الاتحاد للأخبار
United Arab Emirates· 2025-05-21
Learner Tien will face veteran Kei Nishikori in the first round.
Djokovic có cơ hội phục thù đàn em ở Geneva Mở rộng
Vietnam· 2025-05-18
Former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori defeated Alexsandar Vukic 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 for his 450th tour-level win.
Swiatek avoids second upset against Eala in Madrid
Taiwan· 2025-04-25
Kei Nishikori celebrated his 450th career victory in the ATP tour at the Masters tournament in Madrid.
Madride – Kei Nishikori jubiliejinė žymė bei Joao Fonsecos pergalė | SportasLithuania· 2025-04-24
Kei Nishikori is a Japanese tennis player and the 2014 US Open runner-up.
Jaime Faria junta-se a Nuno Borges e a João Fonseca no Estoril Open | Ténis
Portugal· 2025-04-09
Kei Nishikori withdrew from his opener, citing the need for more time to recover.
Miami Open: Gauff condemns Kenin to double bagel as Fearnley progresses | Coco Gauff
United Kingdom· 2025-03-21
Kei Nishikori is a two-time champion of the tournament and will return to compete.
El Conde de Godó se prepara para su 72ª edición: Alcaraz buscará su tercer título y el torneo tendrá a otros tres tenistas del top-10 | Tenis | Deportes
Spain· 2025-03-18
Kei Nishikori was defeated by João Fonseca in the semifinals of the Challenger in Phoenix.
João Fonseca fica perto de melhor ranking da carreira com final em Phoenix
Brazil· 2025-03-16
Kei Nishikori, a former world number 4, was defeated by João Fonseca in the Challenger de Phoenix.
João Fonseca vence Nishikori, ex-número 4 do mundo, e vai à final do Challenger de Phoenix
Liechtenstein· 2025-03-15Kei Nishikori is a Japanese tennis player who was defeated by João Fonseca in the Challenger de Phoenix.
João Fonseca vence Nishikori e vai à final do Challenger de PhoenixBrazil· 2025-03-15Kei Nishikori is the current 83rd ranked player in the world and is set to face João Fonseca.
João Fonseca se classifica para a semifinal do Challenger de Phoenix e chega a mais de R$1,6 mi em premiação no anoBrazil· 2025-03-15
João Fonseca will face Kei Nishikori in the semifinals of the tournament.
João Fonseca vai à semifinal do Challenger de Phoenix após vitória sobre francês Hugo GastonLiechtenstein· 2025-03-15Kei Nishikori competed against Ugo Humbert.
Sportske novosti - Zverev eliminiran u drugom kolu, Nizozemac slavi veliku pobjedu: 'Nevjerojatno sam ponosan'
Croatia· 2025-03-08
Kei Nishikori was cited by Kyrgios as a top-10 player who struggled to regain form after surgery.
Nick Kyrgios withdraws from Indian Wells tournament in tears as injury strikes again
Australia· 2025-03-07
Kei Nishikori revealed he almost quit tennis last year after lengthy battles with injury.
Osorio topples Osaka, Gracheva ousts KvitovaTaiwan· 2025-03-06
Kei Nishikori is a father of two and reflects on his regrets.
2児の父、錦織圭の心残り 鍵を握る没入…脳を起こす小声の「ケイ」：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-02-24Kei Nishikori is a father of two and reflects on his regrets.
2児の父、錦織圭の心残り 鍵を握る没入…脳を起こす小声の「ケイ」：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-02-23Kei Nishikori is a father of two and reflects on his regrets.
2児の父、錦織圭の心残り 鍵を握る没入…脳を起こす小声の「ケイ」：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-02-23Kei Nishikori is a father of two and reflects on his regrets.
2児の父、錦織圭の心残り 鍵を握る没入…脳を起こす小声の「ケイ」：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-02-23