Kei Nishikori expresses relief and aggression after winning a match in the 2024 Canada First Round, following a disappointing performance at the Olympics. He credits his victory to his aggressive play and discusses his strategy with his coach. Nishikori shares his past injury struggles, including elbow, hip, knee, shoulder, and wrist issues, but feels better and aims to focus on winning more matches to regain a top 100 ranking. Confident in his abilities, Nishikori expresses readiness to face consistently top 10 players. The interviewer offers encouragement and support for Nishikori’s continued success and health.
Nishikori in Montreal, ranking, and results in 2024
Ranked no.576, Kei owns a compiled 2-4 win-loss record in 2024. The Japanese is participating in Montreal where he conquered the world no.55 Alex Michelsen 3-6 7-5 6-4
.Kei Nishikori will take on the world no.11 Stefanos Tsitsipas in the 2nd
round. Their current record is 1-1.The Japanese won 12 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts, 2 on clay courts and 5 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
Nishikori will compete next in Como Challenger (Como Challenger). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 1st of January.