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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
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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