'I kept fighting right to the end' - emotional Nishikori retires

A tearful Kei Nishikori says he "kept fighting right to the end" as the former world number four ends his professional career at the Japan Open.

BBC Tennis WorldSenior Sports Correspondent

October 1, 2026•3 min read•2,296 views

A tearful Kei Nishikori says he "kept fighting right to the end" as the former world number four ends his professional career at the Japan Open.

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