Kei Nishikori

Born: December 29, 1989

Height: 5' 10" (178cm)

Hometown: Matsue, Shimane, Japan
Nationality: Japan Japanese
Japan's Kei Nishikori celebrates after winning a point in his third round match at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 18, 2013
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Sports Mole has 519 articles about Kei Nishikori. Articles 1 to 40:
Cameron Norrie reacts at Wimbledon on July 4, 2025
Preview:Wimbledon: Cameron Norrie vs. Carlos Alcaraz - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Tuesday’s Wimbledon quarter-final match between Cameron Norrie and Carlos Alcaraz, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.
Jul 7, 23:05
 Carlos Alcaraz poses with the trophy after winning the French Open on June 8, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz wins French Open: Can you name every men's singles champion since 1968?
Sports Mole challenges you to name every French Open men's champion since 1968.
Jun 9, 11:12
 Emma Raducanu reacts in August 2024
French Open 2025 draw completed: Emma Raducanu, Jack Draper, Jannik Sinner learn first-round fates
The draw for the 2025 French Open is completed, as Emma Raducanu, Jack Draper and Jannik Sinner all learn their first-round fates and potential paths to glory.
May 22, 13:01
 Grigor Dimitrov reacts at the Miami Open on March 26, 2025
Preview:Miami Open: Novak Djokovic vs. Grigor Dimitrov - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Friday's Miami Open semi-final between Novak Djokovic and Grigor Dimitrov, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.
Mar 28, 02:55
 Gael Monfils reacts at the Miami Open on March 21, 2025
Preview:Miami Open: Gael Monfils vs. Sebastian Korda - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Miami Open fourth-round match between Gael Monfils and Sebastian Korda, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.
Mar 24, 21:02
 Joao Fonseca reacts at the Indian Wells Masters on March 6, 2025
Preview:Miami Open: Joao Fonseca vs. Learner Tien - prediction, form, head-to-head
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Miami Open first-round match between Joao Fonseca and Learner Tien, including predictions, form and their head-to-head record.
Mar 18, 15:24
 Danielle Collins poses with the trophy after winning the Miami Open on March 30, 2024
Miami Open 2025: Is Emma Raducanu playing? Dates, schedule, draws, prize money and everything you need to know
Sports Mole previews the 2025 Miami Open, running down everything you need to know including dates, draws, schedule and prize money.
Mar 15, 09:50
 Joao Fonseca celebrates at the Next Gen ATP Finals on December 22, 2024
Preview:Indian Wells: Jacob Fearnley vs. Joao Fonseca - prediction, form, head-to-head
Sports Mole previews Thursday's BNP Paribas Open first-round match between Jacob Fearnley and Joao Fonseca, including predictions, form and their head-to-head record.
Mar 5, 14:31
 Alex de Minaur in action at the Australian Open on January 18, 2025
Preview:Australian Open: Jannik Sinner vs. Alex de Minaur - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Australian Open quarter-final match between Jannik Sinner and Alex de Minaur, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.
Jan 20, 18:38
 Alexander Zverev reacts at the Australian Open on January 19, 2025
Preview:Australian Open: Tommy Paul vs. Alexander Zverev - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Australian Open quarter-final match between Tommy Paul and Alexander Zverev, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.
Jan 19, 20:09
 Alexander Zverev pictured at the Australian Open on January 12, 2025
Australian Open day one: The winners and losers as Alexander Zverev, Aryna Sabalenka advance
Sports Mole looks at the winners and losers from day one of the Australian Open as Alexander Zverev and Aryna Sabalenka win their first-round matches.
Jan 12, 13:52
 Jannik Sinner poses with the trophy after winning the Australian Open on January 6, 2025
Australian Open 2025: Schedule, draws, how to watch, TV and streaming, prize money, will Emma Raducanu play?
Sports Mole provides an in-depth guide to the 2025 Australian Open, including schedule, draws, how to watch and TV and streaming options.
Jan 6, 11:38
 Cameron Norrie pictured on December 31, 2024
Preview:Kei Nishikori vs. Cameron Norrie - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Friday's Hong Kong Open quarter-final between Cameron Norrie and Kei Nishikori, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.
Jan 2, 14:52
 Jack Draper in action at the Vienna Open on October 26, 2024
Preview:Jack Draper vs. Karen Khachanov - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Vienna Open final between Jack Draper and Karen Khachanov, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.
Oct 26, 21:45
 Jack Draper pictured on October 22, 2024
Preview:Lorenzo Musetti vs. Jack Draper - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Vienna Open semi-final between Lorenzo Musetti and Jack Draper, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.
Oct 25, 19:57
 Jack Draper pictured on October 22, 2024
Jack Draper achieves new career best in Vienna after Katie Boulter reaches Toray Pan Pacific quarters
Jack Draper strolls into the quarter-finals of the Vienna Open quarter-finals with a 7-5 6-1 win over Luciano Darderi, while Katie Boulter makes the last eight in Japan.
Oct 24, 13:14
 Jack Draper pictured at the US Open in September 2024
Preview:Luciano Darderi vs. Jack Draper - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Vienna Open second-round match between Luciano Darderi and Jack Draper, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.
Oct 23, 17:40
 Jannik Sinner in action at the Shanghai Masters on October 10, 2024
Preview:Jannik Sinner vs. Tomas Machac - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Shanghai Masters semi-final between Jannik Sinner and Tomas Machac, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.
Oct 10, 17:03
 Stefanos Tsitsipas in action at the Laver Cup on September 20, 2024
Preview:Stefanos Tsitsipas vs. Daniil Medvedev - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Shanghai Masters fourth-round match between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Daniil Medvedev, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.
Oct 8, 10:12
 Carlos Alcaraz reacts at the China Open on October 2, 2024
Preview:Carlos Alcaraz vs. Juncheng Shang - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Shanghai Masters second-round match between Carlos Alcaraz and Juncheng Shang, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.
Oct 2, 18:58
 Andy Murray of Britain and Daniel Evans of Britain react after losing their match against Taylor Fritz of United States and Tommy Paul of United States on August 1, 2024
Olympics 2024: Andy Murray's career ends with thrilling doubles defeat
Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray plays the final match of his tennis career as he and Dan Evans are eliminated from the Olympics men's doubles tournament.
Aug 1, 19:38
 Andy Murray in practice ahead of the Olympic Games in July 2024.
Andy Murray withdraws from Olympics singles draw, doubles opponents revealed
Two-time champion Andy Murray withdraws from the men's singles event at the Olympic Games, officially bringing an end to his time in that format of tennis.
Jul 25, 10:32
 Kei Nishikori pictured in October 2021
Kei Nishikori forced to pull out of Australian Open
Former world number four Kei Nishikori announces that he will not be taking part in the upcoming Australian Open due to a hip injury.
Jan 7, 08:01
 Novak Djokovic pictured at the US Open in August 2021
Novak Djokovic keeps calendar Grand Slam bid alive with win over Kei Nishikori
Novak Djokovic recovered from a set down to reach the fourth round at Flushing Meadows.
Sep 4, 22:09
 Alexander Zverev of Germany with Novak Djokovic of Serbia after winning his semifinal match at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on July 30, 2021
Tokyo 2020: Zverev ends Novak Djokovic's Golden Slam hopes
Novak Djokovic appeared to struggle with the humidity in a 1-6 6-3 6-1 loss to German Alexander Zverev.
Jul 30, 10:29
 Tokyo 2020 generic
Jamie Murray and Neal Skupski suffer second-round defeat in Tokyo
Jamie Murray and Neal Skupski were beaten 6-3 6-4 by the home favourites.
Jul 26, 08:28
 Daniil Medvedev pictured at the French Open on June 4, 2021
Daniil Medvedev cruises into fourth round of French Open
Daniil Medvedev defeated giant American Reilly Opelka in straight sets.
Jun 4, 18:57
 Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas reacts during his semi final match against Britain's Dan Evans on April 17, 2021
Stefanos Tsitsipas demanding more from himself
Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Pedro Martinez while John Isner saw off Filip Krajinovic.
Jun 2, 18:41
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Nikoloz Basilashvili marks return to form with Qatar ExxonMobil Open triumph
Nikoloz Basilashvili had lost 14 of his previous 16 matches prior to this week.
Mar 13, 18:33
 Naomi Osaka celebrates with the US Open trophy on September 13, 2020
A look at five standout matches in the first round of the Australian Open
The first grand slam of 2021 starts on Monday.
Feb 7, 09:29
 Rafael Nadal reacts after beating Stefanos Tsitsipas at the ATP Finals on November 19, 2020
Five talking talking points ahead of this year's Australian Open
The PA news agency looks at five of the pressing issues ahead of the event at Melbourne Park.
Feb 3, 08:11
 Kei Nishikori in action against Dan Evans at the French Open on September 27, 2020
Dan Evans knocked out of French Open by Kei Nishikori in five sets
Dan Evans is still searching for his first win at Roland Garros.
Sep 27, 15:18
 Novak Djokovic pictured in August 2020
Italian Open roundup: Novak Djokovic overcomes Filip Krajinovic to make quarter-finals
Novak Djokovic and Filip Krajinovic played an 87-minute opening set.
Sep 18, 17:42
 Novak Djokovic of Serbia after beating Juan Ignacio Londero of Argentina in the second round on day three of the 2019 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2019
US Open preview: Draw, seeds, who is missing?
After a seven-and-a-half-month wait for the second Major of the year, Sports Mole takes a look at the upcoming US Open at Flushing Meadows.
Aug 29, 20:00
 Kei Nishikori in action at Wimbledon on July 2, 2019
Kei Nishikori withdraws from US Open
Former world number four Kei Nishikori believes he would not be able to withstand the rigours that grand slam matches can present.
Aug 26, 20:43
 Kei Nishikori in action at Wimbledon on July 2, 2019
Kei Nishikori set to miss US Open after second positive coronavirus test
A host of leading names have already pulled out of the grand slam tournament.
Aug 22, 12:07
 Kei Nishikori in action at Wimbledon on July 2, 2019
Coronavirus roundup: All the latest news from the world of sport on August 16
Sports Mole rounds up the latest Coronavirus news from across the sports world.
Aug 16, 22:39
 Kei Nishikori in action at Wimbledon on July 2, 2019
Kei Nishikori faces US Open fitness race after positive Covid-19 test
The 30-year-old was due to play in Cincinnati.
Aug 16, 20:50
 Switzerland's Roger Federer celebrates after winning his quarter final match against Japan's Kei Nishikori on July 10, 2019
Roger Federer creates history with 100th Wimbledon win
The Swiss eased past Kei Nishikori.
Jul 10, 19:39
 Switzerland's Roger Federer celebrates after winning his quarter final match against Japan's Kei Nishikori on July 10, 2019
Roger Federer reaches semi-final with 100th Wimbledon win
The Swiss brushed aside Kei Nishikori.
Jul 10, 18:03
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