Japan's Kei Nishikori to retire at end of 2026 season

Japan's Kei Nishikori says he "gave it his all" after announcing he will retire from tennis at the end of the 2026 season.

The 36-year-old became the first Japanese player to break into the top 10 and achieved a career-high ranking of number four in the men's standings.

Nishikori, who won bronze at the 2016 Olympics in Rio, became the first player from his country to reach a Grand Slam singles final when he played Marin Cilic for the US Open title in 2014 - a match he lost in straight sets.

He has now dropped to 464 in the men's rankings having been hampered by injuries.

"To be honest, I still wish I could continue my playing career," wrote Nishikori on social media. "Even so, looking back on everything up to this point, I can proudly say that l gave it my all. I am truly happy to have walked this path.

"I will cherish every moment of the remaining matches and fight to the very end."

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