Kei Nishikori Announces Retirement from Professional Tennis
TOKYO – Japanese tennis player Kei Nishikori has confirmed that he will end his professional career at the end of the current season. The news comes after several years complicated by injuries that have limited his participation in the circuit.
The former world number four announced his decision through an official 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 declared.
At 36 years old, Nishikori acknowledged that physical problems have affected his performance, preventing him from competing at the level he desired. However, he emphasized that his love for tennis always drove him to keep going.
Throughout his career, Nishikori has left an indelible mark on the history of Japanese tennis. He became the first player from his country to play in 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 was for years 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 imminent retirement, Nishikori has finally confirmed that this will be his last season as a professional, ending a career full of historic successes for his country.
