ILEA001213274: Japan's Nishikori ready for Australian Open tennis

Rafael Nadal Announces His Retirement

File photo dated January 18, 2023 of Rafael Nadal (ESP) during her second round match at the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia. Nadal injured his left hip and lost to Mackenzie McDonald 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 in the second round, abruptly ending his bid for a record-extending 23rd Grand Slam trophy. - Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, will retire from tennis at the end of this season. The 38-year-old will represent Spain in his final appearance at next month's Davis Cup Finals in Malaga. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rafael Nadal Announces His Retirement

File photo dated January 18, 2023 of Rafael Nadal (ESP) during her second round match at the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia. Nadal injured his left hip and lost to Mackenzie McDonald 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 in the second round, abruptly ending his bid for a record-extending 23rd Grand Slam trophy. - Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, will retire from tennis at the end of this season. The 38-year-old will represent Spain in his final appearance at next month's Davis Cup Finals in Malaga. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tennis: Japan Open

Japan's Kei Nishikori waives to spectators as he leaves the court after losing to Holger Rune of Denmark in a men's singles quarterfinal match at the Japan Open tennis tournament in Tokyo on Sept. 29, 2024.