Kei Nishikori not rushing comeback after first win in a year
4 years, 3 months ago

Kei Nishikori not rushing comeback after first win in a year

The Hindu  

Japan's Kei Nishikori says he's gaining in confidence after scoring his first win in over a year on Monday on the comeback trail from elbow surgery, but needs more matches ahead of the French Open starting in less than two weeks. READ: French Open: Murray, Bouchard and Pironkova receive wildcards “I was very pleased to be on the court today, first win on the Tour,” Nishikori told reporters after defeating Albert Ramos-Vinolas 6-4, 7-6 in the opening round of the Italian Open in Rome. “Today was much better than last week, maybe twice better,” he said, trying to build his confidence ahead of the French Open, where the main draw starts on Sept. 27. “If I can have many more matches before French Open, it will be good.” Nishikori needed six match points to secure his opening win and could next play three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka, who will meet Italian qualifier Lorenzo Musetti later on Tuesday.

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Washington Open 2023: Kei Nishikori pulls out due to knee injury
1 year, 4 months ago

Washington Open 2023: Kei Nishikori pulls out due to knee injury

The Hindu  

Kei Nishikori pulled out of the Washington Open on Tuesday because of an injured left knee shortly before he was scheduled to play what was supposed to be his first match at the second ATP tournament of a comeback from hip surgery. Sho Shimabukuro takes his place in the draw as a lucky loser.#MubadalaCitiDCOpen — Mubadala Citi DC Open August …

Kei Nishikori withdraws from the DC Open. It was supposed to be his comeback’s 2nd event
1 year, 4 months ago

Kei Nishikori withdraws from the DC Open. It was supposed to be his comeback’s 2nd event

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Kei Nishikori pulled out of the DC Open on Tuesday because of an injured left knee shortly before he was scheduled to play what was supposed to be his first match at the second ATP tournament of a comeback from hip surgery. Nishikori, a 33-year-old from Japan who was the 2014 U.S. Open runner-up, returned to top-level tennis …

Top-seeded Taylor Fritz beats Kei Nishikori to reach ATP Atlanta Open semifinals
1 year, 4 months ago

Top-seeded Taylor Fritz beats Kei Nishikori to reach ATP Atlanta Open semifinals

The Hindu  

Top-seeded Taylor Fritz powered past former world number four Kei Nishikori 6-4, 6-2 on Friday to reach the semifinals of the ATP Atlanta Open. Fritz, ranked ninth in the world, reached his seventh tour-level semifinal of the season with his first career win in four meetings with Nishikori. “I’m super happy how I played today, getting better and better each …

Kei Nishikori beats Thompson in Atalanta Open for first ATP Tour win since 2021 after recovering from hip surgery
1 year, 4 months ago

Kei Nishikori beats Thompson in Atalanta Open for first ATP Tour win since 2021 after recovering from hip surgery

The Hindu  

Kei Nishikori won Tuesday in his first ATP Tour event in two years, beating Jordan Thompson 7-6, 7-6 in the Atlanta Open. The 2014 U.S. Open runner-up from Japan hadn’t played on tour since Indian Wells in October 2021. “I’m really happy the way I played today, because I mean a played a couple of Challengers last couple of weeks, …

French Open 2022: Djokovic eases past Nishioka into round two
2 years, 7 months ago

French Open 2022: Djokovic eases past Nishioka into round two

The Hindu  

World number one and holder Novak Djokovic cruised past Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka 6-3, 6-1, 6-0 on Monday to advance to the French Open second round in a comfortable start to his quest for a record-equalling 21st Grand Slam. The Serb, who turned 35 on Sunday, needed less than two hours to beat the Japanese world number 99 in his first …

U.S. Open updates: Novak Djokovic rallies to defeat Kei Nishikori
3 years, 3 months ago

U.S. Open updates: Novak Djokovic rallies to defeat Kei Nishikori

LA Times  

Novak Djokovic reacts after scoring a point against Kei Nishikori during their third-round match at the U.S. Open on Saturday. 1 seed Novak Djokovic overcame losing the tiebreaker of his first set against Kei Nishikori to rebound for a 6-7, 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 victory on Saturday and advance to the men’s fourth round of the U.S. Open. Djokovic kept alive …

US Open 2021: Novak Djokovic cruises into third round, calendar year Grand Slam bid on track
3 years, 3 months ago

US Open 2021: Novak Djokovic cruises into third round, calendar year Grand Slam bid on track

India Today  

Novak Djokovic's bid for a 21st major title that would complete a calendar-year Grand Slam picked up pace on Thursday as the world number one cruised into the U.S. Open third round with a 6-2 6-3 6-2 thrashing of Tallon Griekspoor. Just like his first round contest Djokovic dominated early on but this time the 34-year-old Serb never let his …

US Open 2021: Novak Djokovic five away from calendar slam; Ashleigh Barty, Alexander Zverev win
3 years, 3 months ago

US Open 2021: Novak Djokovic five away from calendar slam; Ashleigh Barty, Alexander Zverev win

Firstpost  

The 34-year-old Serbian cruised past 121st-ranked Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 at Arthur Ashe Stadium to book a third-round date with 2014 US Open runner-up Kei Nishikori World number one Novak Djokovic moved five matches from completing the first men’s singles calendar-year Grand Slam in 52 years by advancing to the third round of the US Open on Friday. …

Brooksby sets up semis clash against Sinner in Washington Open
3 years, 4 months ago

Brooksby sets up semis clash against Sinner in Washington Open

The Hindu  

Jenson Brooksby wasn't even supposed to play in the Citi Open at all. Brooksby beat 11th-seeded John Millman of Australia 6-1, 6-2 in just 67 minutes on Friday at the hard-court tournament, making the 20-year-old from Sacramento, California, the lowest-ranked semifinalist in Washington since John Isner in 2007. But, I mean, I think I still am surprising them,” said Brooksby, …

Kei Nishikori beats Lloyd Harris in straight sets, advances to first ATP semi-final in two years at Citi Open
3 years, 4 months ago

Kei Nishikori beats Lloyd Harris in straight sets, advances to first ATP semi-final in two years at Citi Open

Firstpost  

Kei Nishikori, 31-year-old Japanese star, the 2014 US Open runner-up, will play in his first ATP semi-final since April 2019 at Barcelona. Washington: Japan’s Kei Nishikori advanced to his first ATP semi-final in more than two years by defeating South Africa’s 50th-ranked Lloyd Harris 6-3, 7-5 on Friday at the Citi Open. British three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray tweeted …

Nishikori crosses first round hurdle at Washington open
3 years, 4 months ago

Nishikori crosses first round hurdle at Washington open

The Hindu  

Japan's Kei Nishikori, fighting off fatigue and disappointment after an Olympic quarterfinal loss, defeated American Sam Querrey 6-4, 6-3 on Monday to advance at the ATP Citi Open. Nishikori, ranked 67th, broke in the ninth game and held again when 68th-ranked Querrey sent a backhand long to capture the first set in 40 minutes. In the second set, Nishikori denied …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Kei Nishikori hopes Japan's gold rush can inspire him to overcome Novak Djokovic
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Kei Nishikori hopes Japan's gold rush can inspire him to overcome Novak Djokovic

Firstpost  

Nishikori, who earned bronze five years ago in Rio, is aiming to wreck Djokovic’s pursuit of a Golden Slam in Tokyo and keep alive his dream of becoming Japan’s first Olympic tennis champion. Tokyo: Japan’s Kei Nishikori will look to draw inspiration from his Olympic gold-medal winning compatriots when he plays world number one Novak Djokovic in the quarter-finals of …

Tokyo 2020: Kei Nishikori hopes Japan's gold rush can inspire Novak Djokovic upset
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo 2020: Kei Nishikori hopes Japan's gold rush can inspire Novak Djokovic upset

Hindustan Times  

Japan's Kei Nishikori will look to draw inspiration from his Olympic gold-medal winning compatriots when he plays world number one Novak Djokovic in the quarter-finals of the men's tennis tournament. Tokyo 2020: Kei Nishikori hopes Japan's gold rush can inspire Novak Djokovic upset. Nishikori, who earned bronze five years ago in Rio, is aiming to wreck Djokovic's pursuit of a …

French Open: Kei Nishikori enters Roland Garros last-16 after Laaksonen retires injured
3 years, 6 months ago

French Open: Kei Nishikori enters Roland Garros last-16 after Laaksonen retires injured

The Hindu  

Japan's Kei Nishikori booked a place in the French Open last-16 on Friday when his Swiss opponent Henri Laaksonen retired with an injury after dropping the opening set 7-5. After overcoming two brutal five-set encounters this week, Nishikori spent just 58 minutes on Court Simonne-Mathieu to ensure a safe passage to the second week of a Grand Slam for the …

Nishikori scripts second five-set win to reach third round
3 years, 6 months ago

Nishikori scripts second five-set win to reach third round

Hindustan Times  

Japan's Kei Nishikori survived his second five-set match at this year's French Open on Wednesday, outlasting Russian 23rd seed Karen Khachanov in a thrilling four-hour battle to win 4-6 6-2 2-6 6-4 6-4 and reach the third round. The 31-year-old, three times a quarter-finalist at Roland Garros, scripted a comeback win against Italian Alessandro Giannessi on Sunday and repeated the …

French Open: Kei Nishikori scripts second five-set win to reach third round
3 years, 6 months ago

French Open: Kei Nishikori scripts second five-set win to reach third round

The Hindu  

Japan's Kei Nishikori survived his second five-set match at this year's French Open on Wednesday, outlasting Russian 23rd seed Karen Khachanov in a thrilling four-hour battle to win 4-6 6-2 2-6 6-4 6-4 and reach the third round. The 31-year-old, three times a quarter-finalist at Roland Garros, scripted a comeback win against Italian Alessandro Giannessi on Sunday and repeated the …

Nishikori rallies to beat Opelka in Dubai
3 years, 9 months ago

Nishikori rallies to beat Opelka in Dubai

The Hindu  

Kei Nishikori came back from a set down to beat Reilly Opelka in the first round of the Dubai Championships, while Jo-Wilfried Tsonga retired from his match. The Japanese player faced only one break point, which cost him the first set, and didn't give Opelka a chance to break after that. Tsonga was 3-3 in the first set with Tunisian …

Australian Open: Nishikori's 'high-level' not enough to stop first-round exit
3 years, 10 months ago

Australian Open: Nishikori's 'high-level' not enough to stop first-round exit

The Hindu  

Japan's Kei Nishikori reckons he played some of his best tennis since returning from injury last year but it still was not enough to stop him from suffering a first-round exit at the Australian Open on Monday. Nishikori was the first man from Asia to reach a Grand Slam singles final when he finished runner-up at the 2014 U.S. Open, …

French Open: Kei Nishikori Battles Past Dan Evans in Five Sets in Only His 5th Match of Season
4 years, 2 months ago

French Open: Kei Nishikori Battles Past Dan Evans in Five Sets in Only His 5th Match of Season

News 18  

Japan’s Kei Nishikori surrendered two sets 6-1 but still managed to battle past Britain’s Dan Evans on Sunday and into the second round of the French Open. But there were many ups and downs.” Evans, the 32nd seed, looked on course for his first ever French Open win as he romped through the opening set but Nishikori polished off the …

Italian Open: Teenager Lorenzo Musetti continues dream run
4 years, 3 months ago

Italian Open: Teenager Lorenzo Musetti continues dream run

The Hindu  

Teenager Lorenzo Musetti brandished his reputation as a next-generation star by taking down Japan's Kei Nishikori in straight sets at the Italian Open on Thursday for back-to-back wins against former top-five players. The 18-year-old Italian also defeated three-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka, a former world number three, in two sets on Tuesday in only his second Tour level match. …

Kei Nishikori beaten in return from 1-year break in Kitzbuehel
4 years, 3 months ago

Kei Nishikori beaten in return from 1-year break in Kitzbuehel

India TV News  

Kei Nishikori was beaten in his return to professional tennis on Tuesday after a one-year break, losing to Miomir Kecmanovic 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 in the first round of the Generali Open in Pittsburg. Following surgery on his right elbow in October, the Japanese player had to postpone his comeback last month after he was forced to pull out of the …

With Kei Nishikori Out, Asia Brings Few Threats in Men's U.S. Open Draw
4 years, 3 months ago

With Kei Nishikori Out, Asia Brings Few Threats in Men's U.S. Open Draw

News 18  

The chances of Asia producing a U.S. Open men’s champion have plummeted with the withdrawal of former finalist Kei Nishikori, and even with a weak field at Flushing Meadows few of the region’s best can even hope to reach the second week. While the women’s side boasts Japanese former champion Naomi Osaka and a slew of Chinese talents that could …

Kei Nishikori now negative for COVID-19 but withdraws from US Open - Tennis News - Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

Kei Nishikori now negative for COVID-19 but withdraws from US Open - Tennis News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Kei Nishikori, the 2014 U.S. Open runner-up, said he tested negative for COVID-19 after having two positive tests but still decided to withdraw from the Grand Slam tournament that begins next week. Nishikori wrote Wednesday on his mobile app that he is ready to "slowly" return to practice - but not prepared to compete in best-of-five-set matches. "After such a …

Japanese Tennis Star Kei Nishikori Tests Positive for Coronavirus, US Open Plans Now Uncertain
4 years, 4 months ago

Japanese Tennis Star Kei Nishikori Tests Positive for Coronavirus, US Open Plans Now Uncertain

News 18  

Kei Nishikori, the 2014 US Open runner-up, tested positive for Covid-19 on Sunday and said he will pull out of the tune-up tournament at Flushing Meadows that starts next week. While he is withdrawing from the Western & Southern Open a hard-court event usually held in Cincinnati but moved this year to the US Open site in New York because …

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