'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.
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.
The joy & motivation of Kei Nishikori | ATP Tour | Tennis
WEBAug 8, 2024 · Nishikori has hit the highest of highs in the sport, earning 435 tour-level wins, 12 ATP Tour titles, competing in four Nitto ATP Finals and reaching a major final at the 2014 US Open. Competing in just his ninth tournament since October 2021, he is beginning his journey back towards the top of the tennis world.
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.
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.
Tennis: Kei Nishikori helps Japan lead Colombia 2-0 at Davis Cup
WEBSep 14, 2024 · Kei Nishikori won the second match as Japan took a 2-0 lead over Colombia on Day 1 of their best-of-five Davis Cup tennis World Group I tie Saturday. The former world No. 4 defeated Nicolas Mejia 6-4, 6-4 after Yoshihito Nishioka's opening 6-2, 6-4 victory over Adria Soriano Barrera on a hot day at Ariake Colosseum in Tokyo.
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 +259 in ATP Rankings after making history
WEBAug 8, 2024 · Kei Nishikori has become the lowest-ranked man to reach a Masters 1000 third round in 20 years after stunning Stefanos Tsitsipas in Montreal. Defying a rankings gap of 565 places, world No 576 Nishikori stunned world No 11 Tsitsipas 6-4, 6-4 to guarantee at least one more match at the Canadian Open.
'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...
Nishikori Kei is on comeback trail with eyes on U.S. Open
WEBNishikori Kei is on comeback trail with eyes on U.S. Open. Set to return to the ATP Tour in Atlanta for the first time since 2021, Japan's former world No. 4 is trying to put his game back together in time for the U.S. Open. How far can he go?