The Japanese tennis player, former number four in the world, defeated the American Michael Zheng 6-2, 7-5 in the final
Japanese people Kei Nishikori He returned to the courts and did so with a title in his arms. Then 20 months Away from the competitions, the former world number four won the Palmas del Mar Challenger.
Nishikori defeated American Michael Zheng 6-2, 7-5 in the final. Previously, he eliminated Heide (Brazil), Walton (Australia), Krueger and Langmo (both from the United States). As an additional and noteworthy fact, he became the first unranked player to win a tournament of this category in the history of tennis.
The one-time Grand Slam finalist (2014 US Open vs. Marin Čilić) has not played a tournament since September 2021: Indian Wells (M1000). That time, he exited in the second round after losing to Daniel Evans of the United Kingdom. Since, the 33-year-old Shimane-born has remained under the radar due to various injuries.
Nishikori is considered the best Asian tennis player in history and as one of the best players of the last decade. It used to be the fourth best racket on the planet; lifted 12 trophies; he won more than 400 matches and even won an Olympic medal, in Rio 2016, defeating Rafael Nadal in the game for bronze.
Through explosive and colorful tennis, Sensei will try to get back to what he was. Sports fans are excited about it.
Tiafoe and Griekspoor, the ATP champions of the week
American Frances Tiafoe wins the ATP 250 in Stuttgart by defeating German Jan-Lennard Struff in the final. is 4-6, 7-6 and 7-6. In this result, entered the Top-10 ranking for the first time in his career. This is the first time in 11 years that two yankees They are among the best in the world.
On the other hand, the Dutch Tallon Griekspoor defeated Australian Jordan Thomson 6-7, 7-6, 6-3 to become the champion at the ATP 250 event in S-Hertogenbosch.
Starting tomorrow, the Halle and Queen’s ATP 500.
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