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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