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Kei Nishikori retires after Japan Open loss to Frances Tiafoe

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Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Kei Nishikori retires after Japan Open loss to Frances Tiafoe
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Kei Nishikori concluded his professional tennis career on October 2, 2026, following a first-round defeat to Frances Tiafoe, who won 6-4, 6-4 at the Japan Open. Nishikori's journey in professional tennis began nearly 20 years ago with his ATP debut. He achieved notable success, winning the Japan Open in 2012 and 2014, becoming one of only four players to win multiple titles at the event. His first appearance at the Japan Open was in 2007 when he was defeated by Zach Fleishman. Nishikori's retirement marks the end of a significant chapter in Japanese tennis history.

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  • •Nishikori retires after a loss to Tiafoe at Japan Open
  • •Debuted in ATP Tour nearly 20 years ago
  • •Won Japan Open titles in 2012 and 2014
  • •First Japan Open appearance was in 2007 against Fleishman
  • •Contributed significantly to Japanese tennis's growth
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  • 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Looking back at Kei Nishikori’s first-ever Japan Open appearance almost 20 years ago as he retires from tennis
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Kei Nishikori made his ATP Tour debut almost 20 years ago. The Japanese star first appeared on the circuit at the 2007 Countrywide Classic, where...

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