Japan Open: Kei Nishikori retires from tennis after defeat by Frances Tiafoe in Tokyo
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Key Points:
- Kei Nishikori announced his retirement from professional tennis after losing 6-4, 6-4 to Frances Tiafoe at the Japan Open in Tokyo.
- Nishikori, a former world number four, was the first Japanese man to reach a Grand Slam final, achieving this milestone at the 2014 US Open.
- Throughout his 19-year career, Nishikori was known for notable victories over top players like Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal but was often hindered by injuries.
- In an emotional farewell, Nishikori expressed pride in his perseverance and gratitude for playing in front of his home crowd in Japan.
