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Kei Nishikori is a Japanese professional tennis player who peaked at a career-high singles ranking of world No. 4. He made history at the 2014 US Open by becoming the first Asian male to reach a Grand Slam singles final. Nishikori is also an Olympic medalist, having won a bronze medal in singles at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
He is widely recognized for his speed, return game, and precise two-handed backhand.
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What is Kei Nishikori's highest career ATP singles ranking?
Nishikori achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 4, which he first reached in March 2015. This remains the highest ranking ever attained by a Japanese male tennis player in the history of the sport.
Did Kei Nishikori ever reach a Grand Slam singles final?
Yes, Nishikori reached the 2014 US Open men's singles final, where he was defeated by Marin Cilic. By reaching that final, Nishikori became the first Asian-born male player to contest a Grand Slam singles title match in the Open Era.
What Olympic medal did Kei Nishikori win?
Nishikori won the bronze medal in men's singles at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, defeating Rafael Nadal in the bronze medal match. It was the first Olympic tennis medal won by a Japanese man in nearly a century.
Who has coached Kei Nishikori during his professional career?
Nishikori has had a long-term coaching relationship with Michael Chang, the former French Open champion and world No. 2. Their partnership, which began in the late 2000s, has been widely credited as a key factor in Nishikori's rise into the ATP elite.
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