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Nishikori, who defeated Djokovic & Federer, to retire at the end of 2026 season

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Nishikori, Who Defeated Djokovic & Federer, To Retire At The End Of 2026 Season

By IANS News May 01, 2026 • 11:08 AM View: 924

PIF ATP Rankings: Japanese tennis star Kei Nishikori has announced his decision to retire at the end of the 2026 season.

Nishikori has been a critical figure for Japanese tennis, not only becoming the highest-ranked player in the country’s history, but also the first to break into the world’s Top 10. The Japanese star has climbed as high as No. 4 in the PIF ATP Rankings.

"Today, I have an announcement. I have decided to retire from professional tennis at the end of this season," Nishikori wrote in a lengthy post he shared on social media.

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