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Tennis: Kei Nishikori

A woman holds copies of an extra edition of a newspaper handed out in Matsue in Shimane Prefecture, western Japan, after Japanese tennis icon and former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori, who hails from the town, said on social media he will retire at the end of the season.

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Tennis: Kei Nishikori

A woman holds copies of an extra edition of a newspaper handed out in Matsue in Shimane Prefecture, western Japan, after Japanese tennis icon and former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori, who hails from the town, said on social media he will retire at the end of the season.

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Tennis: Kei Nishikori

Photo taken on Aug. 14, 2016, shows Japan's Kei Nishikori holding his bronze medal during the awards ceremony for the men's singles at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. On April 30, 2026, the Japanese tennis icon and former world No. 4 said on social media that he will retire at the end of the season.

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Tennis: Kei Nishikori

Photo taken in Melbourne on Jan. 13, 2026, shows Japan's Kei Nishikori practicing ahead of an Australian Open men's singles qualifier. On April 30, 2026, the Japanese tennis icon and former world No. 4 said on social media that he will retire at the end of the season.

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Tennis: Kei Nishikori

Photo taken on Sept. 8, 2014, shows Japan's Kei Nishikori in action against Marin Cilic of Croatia in their U.S. Open final in New York. On April 30, 2026, the Japanese tennis icon and former world No. 4 said on social media that he will retire at the end of the season.

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Tennis: Kei Nishikori

Photo taken on July 10, 2019, shows Japan's Kei Nishikori in action against Roger Federer of Switzerland in their Wimbledon quarterfinal in London. On April 30, 2026, the Japanese tennis icon and former world No. 4 said on social media that he will retire at the end of the season.

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Tennis: Nishikori

Japan's former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori meets the press in Bradenton, Florida, on April 7, 2026, after beating Nicolas Kicker of Argentina in the men's singles round of 32 at the Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open tennis tournament.

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Tennis: Nishikori

Former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against compatriot Kaichi Uchida in the quarterfinals of the men's singles at the Yokohama Keio Challenger tennis tournament in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Nov. 21, 2025. Nishikori returned to competition after a hiatus of about three months due to a back injury.

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Tennis: Nishikori

Former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against compatriot Kaichi Uchida in the quarterfinals of the men's singles at the Yokohama Keio Challenger tennis tournament in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Nov. 21, 2025. Nishikori returned to competition after a hiatus of about three months due to a back injury.

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Tennis: Nishikori

Former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against compatriot Kaichi Uchida in the quarterfinals of the men's singles at the Yokohama Keio Challenger tennis tournament in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Nov. 21, 2025. Nishikori returned to competition after a hiatus of about three months due to a back injury.

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Tennis: Nishikori

Former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against South Korea's Shin San Hui in the second round of the men's singles at the Yokohama Keio Challenger tennis tournament in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Nov. 20, 2025. Nishikori returned to competition after a hiatus of about three months due to a back injury.

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Tennis: Nishikori

Former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against South Korea's Shin San Hui in the second round of the men's singles at the Yokohama Keio Challenger tennis tournament in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Nov. 20, 2025. Nishikori returned to competition after a hiatus of about three months due to a back injury.

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Tennis: Nishikori returns to competition

Former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against compatriot Taisei Ichikawa in the first round of the men's singles at the Yokohama Keio Challenger tennis tournament in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Nov. 18, 2025, returning to competition after a hiatus of about three months due to a back injury.

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Tennis: Nishikori returns to competition

Former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against compatriot Taisei Ichikawa in the first round of the men's singles at the Yokohama Keio Challenger tennis tournament in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Nov. 18, 2025, returning to competition after a hiatus of about three months due to a back injury.

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Tennis: Nishikori returns to competition

Former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against compatriot Taisei Ichikawa in the first round of the men's singles at the Yokohama Keio Challenger tennis tournament in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Nov. 18, 2025, returning to competition after a hiatus of about three months due to a back injury.

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Tennis: Nishikori returns to competition

Former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against compatriot Taisei Ichikawa in the first round of the men's singles at the Yokohama Keio Challenger tennis tournament in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Nov. 18, 2025, returning to competition after a hiatus of about three months due to a back injury.

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Tennis: Davis Cup

Kei Nishikori (C) of Japan celebrates after beating Billy Harris of Britain in a Davis Cup team tennis qualifier first round match in Miki, Hyogo Prefecture, on Feb. 1, 2025.

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Tennis: Davis Cup

Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against Billy Harris of Britain in a Davis Cup team tennis qualifier first round match in Miki, Hyogo Prefecture, on Feb. 1, 2025.

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Tennis: Davis Cup

Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against Billy Harris of Britain in a Davis Cup team tennis qualifier first round match in Miki, Hyogo Prefecture, on Feb. 1, 2025.

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Tennis: Davis Cup

Kei Nishikori of Japan leaves the court after losing to Jacob Fearnley of Britain in a Davis Cup qualifier first round match between Japan and Britain in Miki, Hyogo Prefecture, on Jan. 31, 2025.

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Tennis: Davis Cup

Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against Jacob Fearnley of Britain in a Davis Cup qualifier first round match between Japan and Britain in Miki, Hyogo Prefecture, on Jan. 31, 2025.

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Tennis: Davis Cup

Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against Jacob Fearnley of Britain in a Davis Cup qualifier first round match between Japan and Britain in Miki, Hyogo Prefecture, on Jan. 31, 2025.

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Tennis: Davis Cup

Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against Jacob Fearnley of Britain in a Davis Cup qualifier first round match between Japan and Britain in Miki, Hyogo Prefecture, on Jan. 31, 2025.

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Tennis: Australian Open

Tommy Paul of the United States plays against Kei Nishikori of Japan in the second round of the men's singles at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 15, 2025.

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Tennis: Australian Open

Kei Nishikori of Japan is pictured after losing a point to Tommy Paul of the United States in the second round of the men's singles at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 15, 2025.

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Tennis: Australian Open

Kei Nishikori of Japan reacts after losing a point to Tommy Paul of the United States in the second round of the men's singles at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 15, 2025.

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Tennis: Australian Open

Kei Nishikori of Japan reacts after losing a point to Tommy Paul of the United States in the second round of the men's singles at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 15, 2025.

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Tennis: Australian Open

Kei Nishikori of Japan reacts after winning a point against Tommy Paul of the United States in the second round of the men's singles at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 15, 2025.

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Tennis: Australian Open

Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against Tommy Paul of the United States in the second round of the men's singles at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 15, 2025.

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Tennis: Australian Open

Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against Tommy Paul of the United States in the second round of the men's singles at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 15, 2025.

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Tennis: Australian Open

Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against Tommy Paul of the United States in the second round of the men's singles at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 15, 2025.

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Tennis: Australian Open

Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against Tommy Paul of the United States in the second round of the men's singles at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 15, 2025.

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Tennis: Australian Open

Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against Tommy Paul of the United States in the second round of the men's singles at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 15, 2025.

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Tennis: Australian Open

Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against Tommy Paul of the United States in the second round of the men's singles at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 15, 2025.

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Tennis: Australian Open

Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against Tommy Paul of the United States in the second round of the men's singles at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 15, 2025.

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Tennis: Australian Open

Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against Tommy Paul of the United States in the second round of the men's singles at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 15, 2025.

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Tennis: Australian Open

Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against Tommy Paul of the United States in the second round of the men's singles at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 15, 2025.

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Tennis: Australian Open

Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against Tommy Paul of the United States in the second round of the men's singles at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 15, 2025.

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Tennis: Australian Open

Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against Tommy Paul of the United States in the second round of the men's singles at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 15, 2025.

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Tennis: Australian Open

Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against Tommy Paul of the United States in the second round of the men's singles at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 15, 2025.

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Tennis: Australian Open

Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against Tommy Paul of the United States in the second round of the men's singles at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 15, 2025.

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Tennis: Australian Open

Kei Nishikori of Japan reacts after winning a point against Tommy Paul of the United States in the second round of the men's singles at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 15, 2025.

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Tennis: Australian Open

Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against Tommy Paul of the United States in the second round of the men's singles at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 15, 2025.

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Tennis: Australian Open

Japan's Kei Nishikori attends a press conference after defeating Brazil's Thiago Monteiro in the first round of the men's singles at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 12, 2025.

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Tennis: Australian Open

Japan's Kei Nishikori attends a press conference after defeating Brazil's Thiago Monteiro in the first round of the men's singles at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 12, 2025.

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Tennis: Australian Open

Japan's Kei Nishikori reacts after beating Brazil's Thiago Monteiro in the first round of the men's singles at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 12, 2025.

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Tennis: Australian Open

Japan's Kei Nishikori attends a press conference after beating Brazil's Thiago Monteiro in the first round of the men's singles at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 12, 2025.

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Tennis: Australian Open

Japan's Kei Nishikori reacts after beating Brazil's Thiago Monteiro in the first round of the men's singles at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 12, 2025.

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Tennis: Australian Open

Japan's Kei Nishikori reacts after beating Brazil's Thiago Monteiro in the first round of the men's singles at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 12, 2025.

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Tennis: Australian Open

Japan's Kei Nishikori acknowledges the crowd after beating Brazil's Thiago Monteiro in the first round of the men's singles at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 12, 2025.