Kei Nishikori has announced his retirement from professional tennis, effective at the end of the 2026 season, according to reports on r/tennis. The Japanese player, who reached a career-high ranking of No. 4 in 2014 and reached the US Open final that same year, will conclude his playing career after more than a decade on the ATP tour.
Nishikori's retirement marks the end of a notable career that included multiple Grand Slam quarterfinal appearances and significant ATP tournament victories. His run to the US Open final in 2014, where he lost to Marin Cilic, remains one of the most significant achievements by an Asian male player in Grand Slam history.
The announcement comes as Nishikori, now in his mid-30s, winds down his competitive schedule. His decision to retire at season's end provides clarity on his future and allows time for a formal conclusion to his professional career.
Sources
- r/tennis: Kei Nishikori will retire from tennis at the end of the season. Published 2026-04-30.
Reported from public sources.