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Kei Nishikori

Gabriel Jaramillo, Kei Nishikori's first coach, pays tribute to the Japanese player's career. Source: PDB

Kei, the English classes paid off

Gabe Jaramillo, one of the coaches who trained Kei Nishikori in the United States, dedicates this column to the Japanese tennis player after he concluded his professional career this week in Tokyo.

Kei Nishikori sets date and location for his retirement: "I am ready, it's my last moment." Source: Getty

Nishikori bids farewell to tennis: "I didn't want to end this way"

The Japanese player will hang up his racket this week at the ATP 500 in Tokyo, where he will face Frances Tiafoe in the first round. At 36 years old, the Japanese player is at peace to say goodbye to competition.

Wawrinka is desperately seeking an invitation to the US Open.

The US Open suffers last-minute withdrawals and a wildcard opens up: Is there room for Wawrinka?

Important changes in the player list for the New York tournament: several absences have opened up spots for names like Wawrinka or Nishikori to claim an invitation. We analyze it in detail.

Rafael Jódar asserts himself in Washington. Photo: gettyimages

Jódar: "My DNA as a tennis player is to fight for every ball and never give up"

Spanish showed enthusiasm for his performance against Nishikori in Washington and highlighted one of his great virtues before facing Musetti in the quarterfinals.

Jódar is too much for Nishikori. Source: Getty Images.

Jódar is too much for Nishikori

The Spanish tennis player has overwhelmed the Japanese legend to advance to the quarterfinals of the ATP Washington, where he will face Lorenzo Musetti.

Schedule and where to watch the match of Rafa Jódar in Washington, against Nishikori. Source: Getty Images.

Schedule and where to watch Rafa Jódar's match in Washington, against Nishikori

We analyze everything you need to know to watch live the round of 16 match of Rafael Jódar at the ATP 500 Washington 2026 against a legend like Kei Nishikori.

Kei Nishikori speaks before facing Jódar in Washington. Photo: gettyimages

Nishikori assesses his career before facing Jódar: "I am 50% satisfied"

The Japanese values his career, talks about his feelings in Washington before facing Jódar, and reveals which players he would be excited to compete against before retiring.