About
Kei Nishikori is a Japanese professional tennis player. He holds the distinction of being the only Japanese man in the Open Era to be ranked in the top five in singles, reaching a career-high ranking of world No. 4 in March 2015. Nishikori has won twelve titles on the ATP Tour and reached the final of the 2014 US Open. He is the only man representing an Asian country to contest a major singles final. He also became the first man from Asia to qualify for the ATP Finals, reaching the semifinals in 2014 and 2016.
Career Timeline
ATP Breakthrough
Starts making waves on the ATP tour.
US Open Finalist
Reaches US Open final, a major career milestone.
Career-High Ranking
Achieves career-high ranking of No. 4 in the world.
ATP Finals Semifinal
Reaches the semifinals of the ATP Finals.
Injury Struggles
Deals with injuries, impacting his performance.
Comeback Attempts
Attempts to return to top form after injuries.
Respected Veteran Player
Continues competing despite injury setbacks.
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Last updated: February 23, 2026