Kei Nishikori defeats Jordan Thompson in Tokyo - ATP Tour
WEBSep 28, 2024 — Kei Nishikori’s bid for a hat-trick of titles at the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships is building momentum.. The home favourite on Saturday breezed past Jordan Thompson 6-2, 6-3 to reach the quarter-finals at his home ATP 500 for the sixth time in 11 main-draw appearances. Nishikori broke his opponent’s serve five times in a commanding 83-minute performance inside Ariake ...
'Mentally Shocking': The Story Behind Kei Nishikori's Comeback
WEBJul 26, 2023 — Kei Nishikori recalls the long road back from a double injury blow after playing - and winning - his first ATP Tour-level match since October 2021.
'Cannot ask for more': Kei Nishikori launches comeback with …
WEBJun 19, 2023 — Out with a left hip injury that ultimately required surgery—and forced to push back his comeback on multiple occasions due to setbacks that included a right ankle sprain—Nishikori emerged...
Kei Nishikori: 'I never lost motivation' | ATP Tour | Tennis
WEBMar 22, 2024 — Kei Nishikori made a welcome return to the ATP Tour on Thursday, declaring his love for competition despite years of disappointment and injury setbacks. A wild card at the Miami Open presented by Itau, the Japanese star was playing his first match since Atlanta last July.
Kei Nishikori wins in his first ATP Tour match since 2021 after ...
WEBJul 26, 2023 — ATLANTA (AP) — Kei Nishikori won Tuesday in his first ATP Tour event in two years, beating Jordan Thompson 7-6 (5), 7-6 (5) in the Atlanta Open. The 2014 U.S. Open runner-up from Japan hadn’t played on tour since Indian Wells in October 2021.
Tennis: Nishikori ekes out win on Grand Slam return at French Open
WEBMay 27, 2024 — Japan's former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori marked his return to Grand Slam tennis with a win Sunday, fending off Canadian qualifier Gabriel Diallo in five sets in the first round of the French Open.
Tennis: Returning Kei Nishikori reaches Caribbean Open final
WEBJun 18, 2023 — Japanese former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori reached the final of the Caribbean Open on Saturday after brushing aside Gustavo Heide of Brazil 6-4, 6-2. The 33-year-old, making his first competitive appearance since October 2021 following hip surgery and a right ankle injury last year, has now won four …
Kei Nishikori on his emotional ATP return: ‘I’m just so ... - Tennis365
WEBJul 27, 2023 — Nearly two full years after his last top-level appearance, Kei Nishikori made an emotional comeback as he tasted victory on the ATP Tour again with a win at the Atlanta Open.
Taking Aim at Novak Djokovic, Kei Nishikori Wants a Streak of …
WEBSep 3, 2021 — Taking Aim at Novak Djokovic, Kei Nishikori Wants a Streak of His Own The world’s No. 1 has beaten his third-round opponent in 16 straight matches. The unseeded Japanese player is optimistic.
Nishikori comeback balances risk and reward - Roland-Garros
WEBMay 28, 2024 — Three years since his last appearance, Kei Nishikori is back in Paris. The former world No.4 has endured a well-documented struggle with a multitude of injuries since his last Roland-Garros campaign in 2021.