Kei Nishikori – The rise of modern Japan's first Shogun
WEBSep 10, 2014 · In a world no longer dominated by sword and spear, Kei Nishikori employs his racquet with a dexterity that harks back to the skill with which the great Shoguns brandished their deadly katanas.
'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 - Wikipedia
WEBKei Nishikori (錦織 圭, Nishikori Kei, [ɲiɕi̥koꜜɾi keꜜː]; born 29 December 1989) is a Japanese professional tennis player. He is the first and only Japanese men's player in the Open Era to have been ranked in the top five …
Comeback In Style: Nishikori Returns After 20 Months & Wins …
WEBJun 19, 2023 · Kei Nishikori returned to tennis and it was a really triumphant return for the former World No. 4. After previously announcing his comeback in 2022, and postponing it multiple times, Nishikori finally made his comeback at an ATP Challenger 75 tournament called the 2023 Caribbean Open in Palmas Del Mar in Puerto Rico.
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.
How Kei Nishikori made Tokyo history in 2014 - ATP Tour
WEB5 days ago · How Nishikori made Tokyo history in 2014. Kei Nishikori lifts the Tokyo trophy for the second time after defeating Milos Raonic in the 2014 final. By Andy West. Sky-high expectations from home fans, lower back pain, a red-hot championship-match opponent with a near-untouchable serve, and an incoming typhoon playing havoc with …
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?
Japan’s rising son Kei Nishikori strives for top | CNN
WEBJul 31, 2013 · CNN — For Kei Nishikori, “Project 45” has transformed into “Project 10.” The former was the 23-year-old’s mission to topple the highest tennis ranking ever held by a Japanese male, Shuzo...
Taking Aim at Novak Djokovic, Kei Nishikori Wants a Streak of …
WEBSep 3, 2021 · Nishikori is not only trying to beat the No. 1 player, who has defeated him 16 consecutive times. He is also trying to stop Djokovic from attaining immortality.
Kei Nishikori remains one of Japan's biggest sports heroes
WEBAug 25, 2019 · The 29-year-old from Shimane, Japan, is ranked No. 7 in the world heading into the 2019 US Open, but it’s his ranking in Forbes ’ annual list of the highest-paid athletes that really stands out. Nishikori is 35 th on Forbes’ list for 2019 – one of just five tennis players who made the cut.