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TOKYO. – Japanese Kei Nishikori confirmed that he will end his professional career at the end of the current season, after several years marked by injuries that limited his continuity on the circuit.
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The former world number four made the announcement through a statement, in which he assured he felt proud of his career. "I have given everything I had. I am happy for the path traveled and I will enjoy every match I have left," he expressed. Nishikori, 36, acknowledged that constant physical discomfort affected his performance and prevented him from competing at the desired level, although he emphasized that his passion for tennis always motivated him to move forward. Throughout his career, the Japanese player left a historical mark by becoming the first Japanese player to play in a Grand Slam final, an achievement he reached at the 2014 US Open. In addition, he reached fourth place in the world ranking in 2015 and won the bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Professional since 2007, Nishikori was for years one of the main figures on the ATP Tour circuit, standing out for his consistency and competitiveness in the elite of world tennis. The Japanese player had recently denied rumors of an immediate retirement, but finally confirmed that this will be his last year as a professional, thus closing a career marked by historic achievements for his country.
