Kei Nishikori is making a change forward of the ultimate a part of the season because the 2014 US Open determined to name time on his partnership with coach Thomas Johansson.
After being sidelined for 2 years and returning to tennis in mid-2023, the previous world No. 4 had huge plans for his comeback and employed coach Johansson in 2024 February. Whereas the Japanese managed to remain roughly wholesome in 2024 and he made the Montreal Masters quarterfinal and gained the Helsinki Challenger, he nonetheless struggled with consistency for essentially the most half.
Nevertheless, when Nishikori began his 2025 season by reaching the Hong Kong remaining, it appeared that he was primed to kick off his 12 months with a bang. However then, the 35-year-old misplaced to Alexandre Muller within the Hong Kong remaining and has since gained solely six matches on the principle stage, and owns a 10-10 document on the 12 months. In his final match performed on the Cincinnati Masters, the present world No. 88 was bounced in straight units by Ugo Carabelli within the first spherical.
Nishikori ditches coach Johansson
"Hello followers, simply wished to replace you on my teaching scenario. @tompatennis and I’ve determined to go our separate methods. I wish to thank Thomas not just for his nice tennis information, but in addition being an awesome individual and staff member. I’ll maintain you posted if different modifications occur on my staff," the previous world No. 4 introduced on X.
Hello followers, simply wished to replace you on my teaching scenario. @tompatennis and I’ve determined to go our separate methods. I wish to thank Thomas not just for his nice tennis information, but in addition being an awesome individual and staff member. I’ll maintain you posted if different modifications occur on…
— Kei Nishikori (@keinishikori) August 21, 2025
Earlier than deciding to take away Johansson, Nishikori additionally introduced on X that he was withdrawing from the US Open because of a again problem. The Japanese will now most likely intention to get better within the subsequent few weeks and be prepared for the Asian swing.
