Yoshi Nishioka and Saya Hiyama recently got married, marking a notable union between a professional tennis player and a well-known Japanese weathercaster. Yoshi Nishioka is a Japanese professional tennis player who has achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 24 and is currently the top-ranked Japanese player. He has won multiple ATP Challenger and ATP Tour singles titles. Saya Hiyama, on the other hand, was a weathercaster for Weather News, gaining fame not just for her meteorological reporting but also for her engaging presence on social media and television, earning her the nickname “Weather Queen” among her fans.
Their relationship was publicly acknowledged in July 2023 when both confirmed their dating status through social media, which led to significant interest and reaction from fans and the media alike. Hiyama, who left Weather News in 2024, has since ventured into other media projects including YouTube content creation, often related to anime and gaming, reflecting her personal interests.
The marriage was announced with posts on X, describing it as a joyous event and mentioning unique elements like Pikachu-themed wedding pictures, suggesting a fun and vibrant ceremony. This union not only combines two public figures with distinct but overlapping fanbases but also highlights the intersection of sports and entertainment in Japan.
Congratulations to Yoshi Nishioka and Saya Hiyama who just got married.
Coolest wedding pic ever.
The Pikachus ⚡❤ pic.twitter.com/yW1wkKVRzb
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) December 19, 2024
Yoshihito Nishioka in 2024
WLLWLWWWLL Currently the world no.69, Yoshihito played his last match on the 27th of November when he overcame world no.397 Hiroki Moriya 6-4 6-3 in the 1st round of the Yokkaichi Challenger (draw).
This season Yoshihito owns a compiled 29-24 win-loss record. Yoshihito has won 1 title in Atlanta.
