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Kei Nishikori Holds Retirement Ceremony at Japan Open, Vows to Help Asian Tennis
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Kei Nishikori, 36, a former world No. 4, held his retirement ceremony on Oct. 6 at Ariake Colosseum during the Kinoshita Group Japan Open, his final tournament. He said he had always dreamed of tennis and, despite many regrets, was happy to have chased a big goal. Michael Chang, his former coach, attended and praised his dedication, and Nishikori said he wants to help make Japanese and Asian tennis stronger.
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Kei Nishikori, the 36-year-old former world No. 4, held his retirement ceremony on Oct. 6 at Ariake Colosseum during the Kinoshita Group Japan Open, the tournament he had said would be his last. The ceremony took place before the men’s singles final, after Nishikori had completed his final official match, Sankei Shimbun reported. [ 1 , 2 ]
In his speech, Nishikori said, “Tennis was always my biggest dream. I have many regrets, but I was truly happy that I could run toward a big goal,” according to Sankei Shimbun. TBS NEWS DIG reported that he said his tennis life had been full of injuries, but that at the end he was satisfied he had been able to keep running. Yomiuri Shimbun quoted him as saying he had “a very enjoyable tennis life.” [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Sankei Shimbun reported that the ceremony drew a large crowd and included a video looking back at his career and messages from rivals including Novak Djokovic of Serbia. Michael Chang, who coached Nishikori from 2013 to 2022, attended, along with Masaaki Morita, who supported Nishikori’s studies in the United States. Chang said, “Kei never said things like ‘I don’t want to do it’ or ‘it’s too difficult for me,’ and he did not run from hard work. It was also extremely fun to coach a player with talent like Kei.” [ 2 ]
Nishikori said he wants to help make Japanese and Asian tennis stronger, according to Sankei Shimbun. He did not specify a role in the documents. [ 2 ]
Nishikori had announced he would retire at the end of this season, and the Japan Open was his final tournament, TBS NEWS DIG reported. He is a former world No. 4. Yomiuri Shimbun noted that Chang and others praised his achievements at the ceremony. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Por qué importa
The ceremony marks the end of the career of one of Japan’s most prominent tennis players, a former world No. 4. His stated intention to support Japanese and Asian tennis suggests he may remain involved in the sport’s development, though the documents do not specify a role.
Datos clave
- Kei Nishikori, 36, a former world No. 4, held his retirement ceremony on Oct. 6 at Ariake Colosseum during the Kinoshita Group Japan Open. [ 1 , 2 ]
- He had announced retirement at the end of this season and the Japan Open was his final tournament. [ 1 , 2 ]
- Nishikori said tennis was always his biggest dream and, despite many regrets, he was happy to have pursued a big goal. [ 2 ]
- TBS NEWS DIG reported he said his tennis life had many injuries but he was satisfied he could keep running. [ 1 ]
- Michael Chang, his coach from 2013 to 2022, attended and said Nishikori never shied from hard work. [ 2 ]
- Messages from rivals including Novak Djokovic were shown at the ceremony. [ 2 ]
- Nishikori said he wants to cooperate to make Japanese and Asian tennis stronger. [ 2 ]
- Yomiuri Shimbun quoted him as saying he had a very enjoyable tennis life and reported Chang praised his achievements. [ 3 ]
Confirmado por varias fuentes
- The retirement ceremony was held on Oct. 6 at Ariake Colosseum during the Japan Open. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- Michael Chang attended and praised Nishikori’s achievements. [ 2 , 3 ]
- Nishikori gave a speech reflecting on his tennis career. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- Nishikori has announced he will retire at the end of this season. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Aún sin aclarar
- The exact time of the ceremony is not given. Documents only provide publication times, not the time the ceremony began.
- The full text of Nishikori’s remarks is incomplete. TBS NEWS DIG’s summary cuts off mid-sentence, and the other outlets quote only portions.
- What specific role Nishikori will take in supporting Japanese and Asian tennis. He said he wants to cooperate but gave no details in the documents.
- The full list of attendees and those who sent messages. Only Michael Chang, Masaaki Morita, and Novak Djokovic are named in the documents.
Qué dicen los medios locales
Cronología, hora local
- TBS NEWS DIG reports that Nishikori participated in a tribute ceremony during the Japan Open, saying his tennis life had many injuries but he was satisfied he could keep running. [ 1 ]
- Sankei Shimbun reports details of the ceremony, including Nishikori’s speeches, Michael Chang’s comments, and messages from Novak Djokovic. [ 2 ]
- Yomiuri Shimbun reports that Nishikori said he had a very enjoyable tennis life and that Michael Chang and others praised his achievements. [ 3 ]