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Kei Nishikori ends career with Japan Open loss to Frances Tiafoe
Kei Nishikori has retired from professional tennis after losing to Frances Tiafoe at the Japan Open, bringing his career to a close in front of a home crowd in Tokyo. The former world number four and US Open finalist was long Japan's leading tennis player, and tributes are expected from across the sport as fans react to the end of an era for Japanese tennis.
Why now: A beloved former top-five player has just announced his retirement on court at a major home tournament.
Kei NishikoriFrances TiafoeJapan Open
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