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Tennis: Retired Nishikori Shares Fond Memories with Icon Federer

The retired stars reflected on their rivalry and Nishikori’s rise as Federer praised his impact on Japanese tennis.

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Japan's recently retired former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori enjoyed a reunion with all-time great Roger Federer in Tokyo on Sunday as the pair reflected on their rivalry and played as a doubles pair in an exhibition match.

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An event celebrating the achievements of Kei Nishikori, a native of Matsue City who retired from professional tennis at the recent Japan Open, was held in Tokyo on October 11th. The event took place at the Ariake Coliseum, a sacred ground for Japanese tennis filled with many memories. Guests included wheelchair tennis legend Shingo Kunieda and former world number one Roger Federer, and included talk shows and other events. Nishikori rose to worl…

Kei Nishikori (Uniqlo), who retired from professional tennis after the Japan Open Tennis Championships held until the 6th, reflected on his career as a player...

·Osaka, Japan
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東スポWeb – 東京スポーツ新聞社 broke the news in Osaka, Japan on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
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