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Sinner or Alcaraz? Kei Nishikori Makes His Choice

22/11/2025 17:10 - Arthur Millot

Kei Nishikori has given his preference between the two prodigies of world tennis: Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.

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Sinner or Alcaraz? Kei Nishikori Makes His Choice

"I feel motivated, it's the first time in a long time": Nishikori's strong message before 2026

21/11/2025 16:40 - Arthur Millot

After years of doubt, Kei Nishikori revives hope for a comeback. Motivated as ever, the Japanese hints that he could compete at the Australian Open.

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Nishikori made his return to competition after more than 3 months of absence

18/11/2025 09:17 - Clément Gehl

Kei Nishikori had not played since his elimination in the first round of Cincinnati last August 8th. Suffering from a back injury, the Japanese player was initially scheduled to return for the Tokyo t...

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Nishikori made his return to competition after more than 3 months of absence

A Semi-Final at the ATP Finals with Just One Group Stage Win: De Minaur Joins a Very Exclusive Club at the Masters

14/11/2025 11:24 - Adrien Guyot

Alex De Minaur will play in the ATP Finals semi-finals for the very first time in his career. Despite his two initial losses, the Australian benefited from a favorable scenario this Thursday on the fi...

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A Semi-Final at the ATP Finals with Just One Group Stage Win: De Minaur Joins a Very Exclusive Club at the Masters

Video - Lunar Moment in Shanghai: When Kyrgios Challenges His Own Serve Hoping It's a Fault

12/10/2025 21:14 - Jules Hypolite

Few players call upon hawk-eye to see their ball go out of bounds. Yet that's exactly what Nick Kyrgios did at the 2015 Shanghai Masters 1000. Frustrated by an unplayable return from Kei Nishikori, t...

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Video - Lunar Moment in Shanghai: When Kyrgios Challenges His Own Serve Hoping It's a Fault

Video - Tokyo 2018: Paire's Insane Tweener Serve-and-Volley

29/09/2025 23:20 - Jules Hypolite

Benoît Paire never stopped surprising: the proof with this out-of-this-world point in Tokyo, where he dared a tweener serve-and-volley. As well known for his temper tantrums as for his crazy points, ...

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Video - Tokyo 2018: Paire's Insane Tweener Serve-and-Volley

"I grew up watching him play": Carlos Alcaraz pays glowing tribute to Kei Nishikori

24/09/2025 13:46 - Arthur Millot

While Carlos Alcaraz shines on courts around the world, the Spanish prodigy surprised everyone by revealing one of his childhood idols: Kei Nishikori. A deeply respectful tribute to a player many thou...

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In a season marked by injuries, Nishikori announces his return in Tokyo

12/09/2025 23:02 - Jules Hypolite

Lacking competition for several months, Kei Nishikori is preparing his comeback in a tournament he knows well and where he has already reached three finals. With only one match under his belt during ...

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In a season marked by injuries, Nishikori announces his return in Tokyo

Withdrawal from the US Open, Nishikori also announces split with his coach

21/08/2025 19:03 - Jules Hypolite

Times are tough for Kei Nishikori. The Japanese player, a finalist at the 2014 US Open, has had to withdraw from the final Grand Slam of the year. He will have only participated in the Australian Ope...

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Withdrawal from the US Open, Nishikori also announces split with his coach

Nishikori Announces Withdrawal from US Open

20/08/2025 17:08 - Arthur Millot

The American summer has been cut short for Kei Nishikori. Defeated in his opening match in Cincinnati against Argentina's Ugo Carabelli (7-5, 6-3), the Japanese player will not continue on to the US O...

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Nishikori Announces Withdrawal from US Open

Video – Nishikori's Splendid One-Handed Backhand in Cincinnati

08/08/2025 17:38 - Arthur Millot

Absent from the courts since his second-round match in Geneva against Khachanov (7-5, 2-5, ret.), Nishikori made his return in Cincinnati. For his first-round match, he faced Argentina's Ugo Carabelli...

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Video – Nishikori's Splendid One-Handed Backhand in Cincinnati

Muller, Royer, Coric: Friday, August 8 Schedule in Cincinnati

08/08/2025 12:01 - Adrien Guyot

This Friday marks the second day of the Cincinnati Masters 1000. Numerous first-round matches will take place in the coming hours. On Center Court, in the second slot, Borna Coric, the 2022 Ohio champ...

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Muller, Royer, Coric: Friday, August 8 Schedule in Cincinnati

"I deeply apologize for my dishonest behavior," says Nishikori following revelations of his infidelity

20/06/2025 11:00 - Arthur Millot

In a statement released through his management agency (IMG Japan), Nishikori apologized to those close to him after the exposé by the tabloid Shukan Bunshun. The Japanese media outlet had revealed the...

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Nishikori withdraws from Wimbledon and will miss a Grand Slam for the second time this season

16/06/2025 21:27 - Jules Hypolite

After a promising start to the season with a final in Hong Kong and a return to the top 100, Kei Nishikori gradually faded from the scene due to physical issues. He was unable to compete at Roland-...

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Nishikori withdraws from Wimbledon and will miss a Grand Slam for the second time this season

Nishikori withdraws against Alcaraz at Roland-Garros, Cilic a lucky loser

23/05/2025 18:09 - Arthur Millot

Nishikori adds another withdrawal to his season after Rome and Geneva, notably. Set to face the defending champion Alcaraz, the Japanese player will not be able to compete in the capital, where he rea...

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Nishikori withdraws against Alcaraz at Roland-Garros, Cilic a lucky loser

Roland-Garros 2025 Draw: Sinner with Zverev, Djokovic and Draper, Alcaraz to face Nishikori, Gasquet to play an all-French match

22/05/2025 14:00 - Adrien Guyot

As the qualifications are about to conclude in the coming hours, the men's singles draw for the 2025 edition of Roland-Garros has just been made. The main contenders, as well as the French players, no...

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Roland-Garros 2025 Draw: Sinner with Zverev, Djokovic and Draper, Alcaraz to face Nishikori, Gasquet to play an all-French match

Ruud, Nishikori, Shelton, Monfils, and Kyrgios announced for the Mallorca tournament

21/05/2025 18:28 - Jules Hypolite

The ATP 250 in Mallorca will take place from June 22 to 28, one week before Wimbledon. For the fifth edition of the event, an impressive lineup is currently announced to play on the Spanish grass. Ca...

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Ruud, Nishikori, Shelton, Monfils, and Kyrgios announced for the Mallorca tournament

Nishikori withdraws against Khachanov despite game interruption in Geneva

21/05/2025 12:05 - Adrien Guyot

Kei Nishikori and Karen Khachanov were engaged in a thrilling battle in Geneva on Tuesday evening. During the second round, the Russian and the Japanese were at the end of the second set (7-5 for Khac...

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Nishikori withdraws against Khachanov despite game interruption in Geneva

Geneva: Khachanov-Nishikori, interrupted by rain, will resume this Wednesday

21/05/2025 08:26 - Adrien Guyot

This Tuesday, one of the matches of the second round of the ATP 250 tournament in Geneva pitted Karen Khachanov against Kei Nishikori. The two men know each other very well and have already faced each...

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Geneva: Khachanov-Nishikori, interrupted by rain, will resume this Wednesday

ATP 250 Geneva Draw: Djokovic Could Face Arnaldi Again, Fritz Gets Tough Path

16/05/2025 18:31 - Jules Hypolite

With just eight days to go before the main draw at Roland-Garros, several players will fine-tune their preparations at the Geneva tournament. This includes Novak Djokovic, who has played only two m...

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ATP 250 Geneva Draw: Djokovic Could Face Arnaldi Again, Fritz Gets Tough Path

Nishikori withdraws from Rome tournament

02/05/2025 18:12 - Jules Hypolite

Kei Nishikori began his clay-court season in Houston before competing last week at the Madrid Masters 1000, where he reached the second round before losing to Denis Shapovalov. However, the Japanes...

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Nishikori withdraws from Rome tournament

Nishikori: "I Really Enjoyed Facing the Big 3, but the Next Generation Is Incredible"

25/04/2025 08:32 - Clément Gehl

Kei Nishikori has faced numerous physical setbacks throughout his career. After his victory against Aleksandar Vukic in Madrid, the Japanese player shared his goals and how he manages pain. "I feel...

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Stats - Nishikori Becomes the 8th Active Player with 450 Wins or More

24/04/2025 13:04 - Clément Gehl

Kei Nishikori made a successful debut at the Madrid Masters 1000 against Aleksandar Vukic. The Japanese player secured a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 victory. This win marks his 450th career victory on the ATP To...

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Stats - Nishikori Becomes the 8th Active Player with 450 Wins or More

Video - Marozsan Didn't Realize He Had Won His Match Against Humbert in Munich

17/04/2025 20:12 - Jules Hypolite

Fabian Marozsan clearly wasn’t paying attention to the scoreboard during match point in his second-round clash against Ugo Humbert this Thursday in Munich. The Hungarian won in straight sets, 6-4, ...

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Video - Marozsan Didn't Realize He Had Won His Match Against Humbert in Munich

Nishikori withdraws from the ATP 500 tournament in Barcelona

10/04/2025 11:56 - Adrien Guyot

Kei Nishikori will not be in Catalonia next week. Although he was among the players invited by the organizers of the ATP 500 tournament in Barcelona, the Japanese player, who recently climbed back to ...

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Nishikori withdraws from the ATP 500 tournament in Barcelona

Nishikori, Fonseca, Struff: Estoril Tournament Reveals Registered Players

08/04/2025 14:10 - Arthur Millot

The Estoril Open (Portugal) will take place from April 26 to May 4. Next year, the tournament will be considered an ATP 250 and will be held after Wimbledon (July 20-26) for the first time. The org...

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Nishikori, Fonseca, Struff: Estoril Tournament Reveals Registered Players

Nishikori and Thompson Enter the Fray: Today's Schedule in Houston

01/04/2025 10:52 - Arthur Millot

The pair Seggerman/Trhac will kick off the program and face Harrison/King on the center court (starting at 7 p.m., French time). Next, McDonald will take on Galan, followed by Ethan Quinn (WC) agai...

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Nishikori and Thompson Enter the Fray: Today's Schedule in Houston