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Alcaraz wins Tokyo opener as Nishikori retires
Original: tokyo open
Carlos Alcaraz won his debut match at the Tokyo tournament, while home favourite Kei Nishikori brought his career to an end, retiring from professional tennis. The Japanese veteran, a former world number four and US Open finalist, leaves the tour after more than a decade marked by repeated injuries. Alcaraz advances in the draw as attention focuses on both the young Spaniard's campaign and Nishikori's farewell.
Why now: Alcaraz is playing in Tokyo for the first time while popular local star Nishikori announced his retirement from tennis.
Carlos AlcarazKei NishikoriTokyoATP Tour
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 5 snapshots from 14 h ago to 11 h ago.
Evidence
- Canada's Shapovalov cruises past Shimabukuro into Round of 16 at Japan Open · CBC
- Carlos Alcaraz is into the third round at the Japan Open · couriernews.com
- Carlos Alcaraz advances to the third round at the Japan Open · Yahoo Sports
- Alcaraz wins in his Tokyo debut; Nishikori retires from tennis · voz.us
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