Kei Nishikori

Professional tennis player with US Open run

Kei Nishikori - Professional tennis player with US Open run
Born

December 29th, 1989
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Japan

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A professional tennis player originated from Japan. Achieved a significant milestone by reaching the finals of the US Open in 2014, becoming the first Asian male player to advance to a Grand Slam singles final. Showcased remarkable skills and consistency on the ATP Tour, securing multiple singles titles. Ranked as high as fourth in the ATP rankings. Demonstrated competitive spirit in major tournaments, contributing to the prominence of Japanese tennis on the global stage.

Reaching the finals of the US Open in 2014

Winning 12 ATP singles titles

Achieving a career-high ranking of No. 4

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