In 2023, Japanese hopes at the US Open rested on Kei Nishikori , then carrying a strong 10-3 season record, but fate once again struck cruelly as the 33-year-old withdrew through injury. Now nearing 35, time feels fleeting for Nishikori, who has spent much of recent years battling on the sidelines. His last tour title dates back to Brisbane 2019, and though ranked 88th, the five-time Olympian and former world No. 4, once just a step away from Grand Slam glory, still refuses to surrender. Yet destiny twisted again, as he pulled out of this year’s US Open , prompting fans to flood him with heartfelt wishes.

On Sunday, Nishikori confirmed the blow many feared: another withdrawal from the US Open. In a message on X, he wrote, “Hi fans, unfortunately I will not be ready for the U.S

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