'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: '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.
'Cannot ask for more': Kei Nishikori launches comeback with …
WEBJun 19, 2023 · Out with a left hip injury that ultimately required surgery—and forced to push back his comeback on multiple occasions due to setbacks that included a right ankle sprain—Nishikori emerged...
Kei Nishikori wins 5-set thriller, Richard Gasquet earns emotional ...
WEBMay 26, 2024 · Kei Nishikori’s first Grand Slam match since the 2021 US Open proved a memorable one. The former No. 4 player in the PIF ATP Rankings battled past Canadian qualifier Gabriel Diallo 7-5, 7-6(3), 3-6, 1-6, 7-5 in four hours and 22 minutes Sunday to reach the second round at Roland Garros .
Kei Nishikori wins in his first ATP Tour match since 2021 after ...
WEBJul 26, 2023 · ATLANTA (AP) — Kei Nishikori won Tuesday in his first ATP Tour event in two years, beating Jordan Thompson 7-6 (5), 7-6 (5) in the Atlanta Open. The 2014 U.S. Open runner-up from Japan hadn’t played on tour since Indian Wells in October 2021.
Tennis: Morale-boosting win sends Nishikori into Japan Open …
WEBSep 28, 2024 · Former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori advanced to the quarterfinals of the Japan Open tennis tournament Saturday with a convincing 6-2, 6-3 victory over Australia's Jordan Thompson. The host country favorite, currently ranked 200th, converted five of his seven break points while allowing Thompson to break his serve only once at Ariake Colosseum.
Nishikori comeback balances risk and reward - Roland-Garros
WEBMay 28, 2024 · Three years since his last appearance, Kei Nishikori is back in Paris. The former world No.4 has endured a well-documented struggle with a multitude of injuries since his last Roland-Garros campaign in 2021.
Tennis: Nishikori ekes out win on Grand Slam return at French Open
WEBMay 27, 2024 · Japan's former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori marked his return to Grand Slam tennis with a win Sunday, fending off Canadian qualifier Gabriel Diallo in five sets in the first round of the French Open.
Tennis: Returning Kei Nishikori reaches Caribbean Open final
WEBJun 18, 2023 · Japanese former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori reached the final of the Caribbean Open on Saturday after brushing aside Gustavo Heide of Brazil 6-4, 6-2. The 33-year-old, making his first competitive appearance since October 2021 following hip surgery and a right ankle injury last year, has now won four matches on his return at the ATP …
Kei Nishikori on his emotional ATP return: ‘I’m just so ... - Tennis365
WEBJul 27, 2023 · Nearly two full years after his last top-level appearance, Kei Nishikori made an emotional comeback as he tasted victory on the ATP Tour again with a win at the Atlanta Open.