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Update 1 · 1st October 2026
Former World No. 4 Kei Nishikori Announces Emotional Tennis Retirement
Former world number four Kei Nishikori has officially retired from professional tennis, bringing his career to an emotional conclusion at the Japan Open. The tearful Japanese star bade farewell to home supporters as he ended his time on the ATP Tour.
Trailblazing career in men's tennis
Nishikori achieved a landmark career highlight in 2014 when he became the first Asian male singles player to reach a Grand Slam final at the US Open. Despite battling frequent injury setbacks throughout his playing days, he maintained a long standing inside the elite tiers of the sport.
Former world number four career-high ATP ranking achieved by Kei Nishikori.
- Kei Nishikori retired from professional tennis at the Japan Open after a career highlighted by a 2014 US Open final appearance.