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06 Jan 2022

Australian Open: Japan's Kei Nishikori withdraws from tournament due to injury

Nishikori has been plagued by injuries in recent years and struggled for consistency.

05 Sep 2021

US Open: Djokovic overcomes Nishikori challenge to enter fourth round

Djokovic recovered from losing the first set as he struck 45 winners to move past Nishikori 6-7(4) 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 in three hours and 32 minutes.

05 Jun 2021

French Open: Medvedev, Zverev, Nishikori enter pre-quarters

If Medvedev makes it to the final at Roland Garros and current world No.1 Serb Novak Djokovic does not, the Russian will be the new world No.1.

15 Nov 2020

Italy's Jannik Sinner becomes youngest player in 12 years to clinch ATP title

Sinner became the youngest man to capture an ATP Tour title in more than 12 years after his title win at the Sofia Open. The Italian teen defeated Vasek Pospisil of Canada 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (3) in the summit clash to win his first ATP title. The last player to have lifted a tour-level trophy at a younger age than Sinner was Kei Nishikori.

29 Aug 2020

With no Kei Nishikori, Asia brings few threats in men's US Open draw

The chances of Asia producing a US Open men`s champion have plummeted with the withdrawal of former finalist Kei Nishikori. Nishikori remains the only Asian man to reach the single's final of a Grand Slam - doing so at the 2014 US Open. 48th-ranked Japanese Yoshihito Nishioka is the only top 50 player from Asia in the men`s draw. Nishioka will face Andy Murray in the first round.

27 Aug 2020

Kei Nishikori pulls out of US Open despite recovering from COVID-19

Nishikori had earlier withdrew from the ongoing Western and Southern Open after being first diagnosed with the novel virus on August 17. Earlier, Belinda Bencic, Nick Kyrgios, Rafael Nadal, Ashleigh Barty, Bianca Andreescu all pulled out of the US Open due to coronavirus fear. The US Open, which will be the first Grand Slam of the year for players amid COVID-19,is slated to be held from August 31 to September 13.

22 Aug 2020

Kei Nishikori doubtful for US Open after second coronavirus positive test

Nishikori currently has minimal symptoms of the virus and that he is staying in full isolation in Florida. The 2014 US Open runner-up withdrew from the Cinicinnati Masters after first being diagnosed with the novel virus. The US Open, which will be the first Grand Slam of the year for players amid COVID-19, is slated to take place from August 31 to September 13.

17 Aug 2020

Japan's Kei Nishikori diagnosed with coronavirus ahead of US Open

The US Open, which will be the first Grand Slam of the year for players amid coronavirus, will take place from August 31 to September 13 Nishikori said he recently underwent COVID-19 test in Florida which came out to be positive Nishikori's isolation will end on August 26, less than a week before the 2020 US Open

27 Aug 2019

Japan's Kei Nishikori cruises into second round of US Open

Next up for Nishikori is a second-round clash with Bradley Klahn on Wednesday after the American defeated Thiago Monteiro 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 in the first round.

French Open 2019

04 Jun 2019

French Open: Nadal demolishes Nishikori for semi-final showdown with Federer

"It`s unbelievable for me, there`s always so many emotions to come back to the semi-finals here," Nadal said. "I`m very satisfied with my level in this tournament."

23 Mar 2019

Miami Open: Kei Nishikori stunned by Dusan Lajovic in 2nd round

Fifth-seed Nishikori had a first-round bye and appeared headed for a routine victory until Lajovic, who was misfiring in the early stages of the match, suddenly stepped up his game.

BNP Paribas Open

11 Mar 2019

Roger Federer wins Indian Wells opener, Kei Nishikori survives three-setter

Fresh from earning his 100th ATP singles title a week ago in Dubai, Federer repelled a tough second set challenge from Gojowczyk to book his third-round place.

26 Feb 2019

Roger Federer begins hunt for 100th ATP title in Dubai

Federer next faces Fernando Verdasco after the world number 32 got past Italian qualifier Thomas Fabbiano 3-6, 6-3, 6-2.

16 Feb 2019

Resurgent Stan Wawrinka sets up Kei Nishikori semi-final in Rotterdam

With the win, Wawrinka has now set up an intriguing semi-final clash against top seed Kei Nishikori at the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament.

Australian Open

24 Jan 2019

Tennis star Naomi Osaka says sponsor apologised over controversial commercial

Osaka initially did not want to be drawn into the controversy saying her focus was solely on the Australian Open after she became the first Japanese player to reach the final at Melbourne Park.

24 Jan 2019

Japanese company Nissin who sponsor Osaka withdraw controversial commercial

The commercial depicted Osaka, whose father is Haitian and mother is Japanese, with pale skin and light brown hair, which created public outcry.

23 Jan 2019

Battling Kei Nishikori faces big test against reigning Novak Djokovic

Nishikori overcame Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta in his third five-setter in four rounds on Monday and has spent nearly 14 hours on court at Melbourne, more than any other player.

23 Jan 2019

Australian Open: Djokovic through to semi-finals after Nishikori retires

Six-times champion Djokovic will meet Frenchman Lucas Pouille, on Friday for a place in Sunday's final.

15 Jan 2019

Australian Open: Nishikori reaches second round after Majchrzak retires

Nishikori, who lost in the round of 16 to Roger Federer last year, will now meet Croatian veteran Ivo Karlovic, who defeated Polish Hubert Hurkacz 6-7, 7-6, 7-6, 7-6.

16 Nov 2018

ATP Finals: Normal service resumed as Federer breezes into semis

Record six-time champion Federer turned on the style to avenge this year`s gut-wrenching Wimbledon quarter-final defeat by Anderson in which he squandered a match point.

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