Kei Nishikori

TOKYO, Japan_ Teenager Kei Nishikori returned to the tournament where he made his debut last year, beating American Robert Kendrick 7-6 (3) 6-7 (5) 6-2 Tuesday to reach the second round of the Japan Open.

Local teenage sensation Kei Nishikori beat American Robert Kendrick 7-6 6-7 6-2 to reach the second round of the Japan Open on Tuesday, triggering wild celebrations from the home crowd.

She also said the appearance of new teenage sensation Kei Nishikori, only the second Japanese man to win an ATP title in February, inspired her. …

Asked if the rise of fellow 18-year-old Japanese Kei Nishikori in men’s tennis has had a positive effect on her, Morita said, “It’s certainly very …

TOKYO: David Ferrer and Andy Roddick, who battled in the Davis Cup semi-finals this month, will have another chance for a showdown when they lead the field at this week’s Japan Open.

Two up-and-coming players – Kei Nishikori of Japan, ranked No. 125 in the world, and Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina (No. 17)–will play in the AIG Japan Open…

Teenager Kei Nishikori and world No. 5 David Ferrer of Spain are among the notable players scheduled to play in the upcoming Japan Open, the Japan Tennis Association said Thursday.

Former World No. 1 Andy Roddick is scheduled take part in the Japan Open in September, the Japan Tennis Association said Thursday.

Former World No. 1 Andy Roddick is scheduled take part in the Japan Open tennis tournament in September, the Japan Tennis Association said Thursday.