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Kei Nishikori retires from tennis 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 his country's most successful male player, has announced his retirement from professional tennis, choosing to say farewell at home in Japan. Tributes are pouring in for a player credited with inspiring a generation of Japanese tennis fans and athletes.
Why now: Nishikori's retirement marks the end of a pioneering career, prompting tributes and reflection on his impact on Japanese tennis.
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- Kei Nishikori, a tennis pioneer for Japan, says goodbye to the sport at home https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7648556/2026/10/01/kei-nishikori-tennis-retirement-career/ # Sports # Tennis # Athlete · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 1
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