Nishikori gets ready for U.S. Open final

Nishikori gets ready for U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori (C) hits a serve during a practice session in New York on Sept. 7, 2014, ahead of the U.S. Open men's singles final, as his coaches Michael Chang (L) and Dante Bottini look on. Nishikori, who became the first man from Asia to reach a Grand Slam singles final, will play Marin Cilic of Croatia the following day.

(1)Russia open their practice to media

(1)Russia open their practice to media

SHIMIZU, Japan - Alexandr Mostovoi (R) of Russia chats with his teammates during their first open training session in Shimizu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on May 29. (World Cup 2002)

Uemura, Satoya talk with media

Uemura, Satoya talk with media

SALT LAKE CITY, United States - Japan's medal hope Aiko Uemura (L) and Nagano Olympic women's moguls gold medalist Tae Satoya talk with the media after their first open practice session in freestyle skiing in Salt Lake City on Feb. 5

Uemura, Satoya talk with media

Uemura, Satoya talk with media

SALT LAKE CITY, United States - Japan's medal hope Aiko Uemura (L) and Nagano Olympic women's moguls gold medalist Tae Satoya talk with the media after their first open practice session in freestyle skiing in Salt Lake City on Feb. 5

Nishikori gets ready for U.S. Open final

Nishikori gets ready for U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori (C) hits a serve during a practice session in New York on Sept. 7, 2014, ahead of the U.S. Open men's singles final, as his coaches Michael Chang (L) and Dante Bottini look on. Nishikori, who became the first man from Asia to reach a Grand Slam singles final, will play Marin Cilic of Croatia the following day. (Kyodo)

Tennis: Nishikori drawn against Kuznetsov in Australian Open 1st round

Tennis: Nishikori drawn against Kuznetsov in Australian Open 1st round

Japanese tennis player Kei Nishikori smiles during a practice session in Melbourne on Jan. 13, 2017, ahead of the Australian Open. World No. 5 Nishikori will meet 48th-ranked Andrey Kuznetsov of Russia in the first round of the upcoming tournament. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo