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Kei Nishikori jokes about fashion ahead of US Open mixed doubles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 4:00 AM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Kei Nishikori jokes about fashion ahead of US Open mixed doubles

Summary

Kei Nishikori, set to partner with Naomi Osaka in the U.S. Open mixed doubles, expressed his main concern over fashion rather than scheduling conflicts. Following his exit from the Washington tournament, Nishikori quipped about wanting to match Osaka's stylish outfits. Meanwhile, Osaka is advancing in the Mubadala DC Open, reaching the quarterfinals after an opponent retired.

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•Nishikori exited the Washington tournament after a loss to Rafael Jodar
•Nishikori and Osaka will team up for US Open mixed doubles
•Osaka advanced to the quarterfinals at the Mubadala DC Open
•Nishikori joked about wanting to match Osaka's outfits
•Osaka faced Ashlyn Krueger, who retired from their match

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4:00 AMYahoo Sports — Naomi Osaka’s Partner Kei Nishikori Drops Priceless Reaction About Fashion ‘Worry’ Ahead Of US Open Mixed Doubles

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Naomi Osaka’s U. S. Open mixed doubles partner, Kei Nishikori, shared a priceless response when asked about the tournament, joking that he was more concerned about his fashion than his schedule.
— Yahoo Sports

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