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Kei Nishikori retires from tennis at home in Japan
Original: Kei Nishikori, a tennis pioneer for Japan, says goodbye to the sport at home https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7648556/20
Kei Nishikori, the Japanese tennis star who reached the 2014 US Open final and became a pioneer for the sport in Asia, has announced his retirement, bringing his career to a close in front of home fans. Widely credited with inspiring a generation of Japanese players, the former world number four bows out after a career repeatedly interrupted by injuries.
Why now: The retirement of Japan's most influential male tennis player is a major sporting moment drawing tributes and reflection on his career.
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