Is Kei Nishikori A-List?
NoB
No — Kei Nishikori is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2014
US Open Finalist
Lost A-list status in 2020
Dropped to B tier — Injury Struggles
Ranking Timeline
2008C$0.5M
ATP Breakthrough
Starts making waves on the ATP tour.
2014A▲▲$5M+$4.5M
US Open Finalist
Reaches US Open final, a major career milestone.
2015A$10M+$5M
Career-High Ranking
Achieves career-high ranking of No. 4 in the world.
2016A$15M+$5M
ATP Finals Semifinal
Reaches the semifinals of the ATP Finals.
2020B▼$20M+$5M
Injury Struggles
Deals with injuries, impacting his performance.
2024B$23M+$3M
Comeback Attempts
Attempts to return to top form after injuries.
2026B$25M+$2M
Respected Veteran Player
Continues competing despite injury setbacks.
Last updated: February 24, 2026