TOKYO – Japanese tennis player Kei Nishikori announced his retirement from professional tennis at the end of the current season. The news comes after complicated years due to injuries that limited his participation in the circuit.The former world number four announced his decision through a statement, expressing his pride in his career. “I have given everything I had. I am happy with the path I have taken and will enjoy every match I have left,” Nishikori stated.At 36 years old, Nishikori acknowledged that constant physical problems impacted his performance, preventing him from competing at the desired level. However, he emphasized that his love for tennis always drove him to keep going.During his career, the Japanese tennis player left a significant mark by being the first player from his country to reach a Grand Slam final, a feat he achieved at the 2014 US Open. In addition, he reached fourth place in the world ranking in 2015 and won the bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.Professional since 2007, Nishikori remained a key figure on the ATP Tour circuit, standing out for his consistency and competitiveness in the elite of world tennis.Although he had recently denied rumors of an immediate retirement, he finally confirmed that this will be his last season as a professional, ending a career full of historic successes for Japan.
Nishikori Retires: Japanese Tennis Legend Says Goodbye at the End of the Season
