Kei Nishikori

Australian Open: Japan's Kei Nishikori withdraws from tournament due to prevailing hip injury

Nishikori has been plagued by injuries in recent years and struggled for consistency.

Jan 06, 2022, 22:47 PM IST

US Open 2021: Novak Djokovic overcomes Nishikori challenge to enter fourth round

Djokovic recovered from losing the first set as he struck 45 winners to move past Nishikori 6-7(4) 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 in three hours and 32 minutes.

Sep 05, 2021, 11:57 AM IST

French Open: Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev, Kei Nishikori enter pre-quarters

If Medvedev makes it to the final at Roland Garros and current world No.1 Serb Novak Djokovic does not, the Russian will be the new world No.1.
 

Jun 05, 2021, 06:42 AM IST

Italy's Jannik Sinner becomes youngest player in 12 years to clinch ATP title

On Saturday, Jannik Sinner defeated Vasek Pospisil of Canada 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (3) in the summit clash to win his first ATP title. 
 

Nov 15, 2020, 15:59 PM IST

With no Kei Nishikori, Asia brings few threats in men's US Open draw

The 30-year-old Japanese pulled out of the US Open 2020 owing to COVID-19 pandemic, having tested positive twice this month 

Aug 29, 2020, 17:02 PM IST

Kei Nishikori pulls out of US Open despite recovering from coronavirus

In another blow to US Open, Japanese tennis star Kei Nishikori has pulled out of this week's Grand Slam tournament despite recovering from the novel coronavirus.

Aug 27, 2020, 10:05 AM IST

Kei Nishikori doubtful for US Open after second coronavirus positive test

The US Open, which will be the first Grand Slam of the year for players amid coronavirus,is slated to take place from August 31 to September 13.

 

Aug 22, 2020, 21:40 PM IST

Japan's Kei Nishikori diagnosed with coronavirus ahead of US Open

The US Open, which will be the first Grand Slam of the year for players amid coronavirus,is slated to take place from August 31 to September 13.

 

Aug 17, 2020, 18:28 PM IST

Japan's Kei Nishikori cruises into second round of US Open

Next up for Nishikori is a second-round clash with Bradley Klahn on Wednesday after the American defeated Thiago Monteiro 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 in the first round. 

Aug 27, 2019, 10:54 AM IST

French Open: Nadal demolishes Nishikori to set up semi-final showdown with Federer

"It`s unbelievable for me, there`s always so many emotions to come back to the semi-finals here," Nadal said. "I`m very satisfied with my level in this tournament."

Jun 04, 2019, 23:49 PM IST

Miami Open: Kei Nishikori stunned by Dusan Lajovic in 2nd round

Fifth-seed Nishikori had a first-round bye and appeared headed for a routine victory until Lajovic, who was misfiring in the early stages of the match, suddenly stepped up his game.

Mar 23, 2019, 12:59 PM IST

Roger Federer wins Indian Wells opener, Kei Nishikori survives three-setter

Fresh from earning his 100th ATP singles title a week ago in Dubai, Federer repelled a tough second set challenge from Gojowczyk to book his third-round place.

Mar 11, 2019, 10:58 AM IST

Roger Federer begins hunt for 100th ATP title in Dubai

Federer next faces Fernando Verdasco after the world number 32 got past Italian qualifier Thomas Fabbiano 3-6, 6-3, 6-2.

Feb 26, 2019, 09:42 AM IST

Resurgent Stan Wawrinka sets up Kei Nishikori semi-final in Rotterdam

With the win, Wawrinka has now set up an intriguing semi-final clash against top seed Kei Nishikori at the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament.

Feb 16, 2019, 09:30 AM IST

Tennis star Naomi Osaka says sponsor apologised over controversial commercial

Osaka initially did not want to be drawn into the controversy saying her focus was solely on the Australian Open after she became the first Japanese player to reach the final at Melbourne Park.

Jan 24, 2019, 16:14 PM IST

Japanese company Nissin who sponsor Naomi Osaka withdraw controversial commercial

The commercial depicted Osaka, whose father is Haitian and mother is Japanese, with pale skin and light brown hair, which created public outcry.

Jan 24, 2019, 10:50 AM IST

Battling Kei Nishikori faces big test against reigning Novak Djokovic

Nishikori overcame Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta in his third five-setter in four rounds on Monday and has spent nearly 14 hours on court at Melbourne, more than any other player.

Jan 23, 2019, 17:27 PM IST

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic through to semi-finals after Kei Nishikori retires

Six-times champion Djokovic will meet Frenchman Lucas Pouille, on Friday for a place in Sunday's final.

Jan 23, 2019, 16:34 PM IST

Australian Open: Kei Nishikori reaches second round after Kamil Majchrzak retires

Nishikori, who lost in the round of 16 to Roger Federer last year, will now meet Croatian veteran Ivo Karlovic, who defeated Polish Hubert Hurkacz 6-7, 7-6, 7-6, 7-6.

Jan 15, 2019, 15:40 PM IST

ATP Finals: Normal service resumed as Federer breezes into semis

Record six-time champion Federer turned on the style to avenge this year`s gut-wrenching Wimbledon quarter-final defeat by Anderson in which he squandered a match point.

Nov 16, 2018, 13:59 PM IST