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Kei Nishikori Apologizes for Infidelity and Vows to Regain Trust Through Tennis

His apology follows his withdrawal from Wimbledon after a season of injury setbacks.

Japan's Kei Nishikori issued a public apology to his wife.
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Overview

  • Nishikori admitted on June 19 that he cheated on his wife, Mai Yamaguchi, with model Azuki Oguchi.
  • The affair began in 2022 after a meeting in Honolulu and reportedly resumed when he was seen visiting Oguchi’s apartment on June 11, 2025.
  • Persistent injuries sidelined him for the French Open and led to his withdrawal from Wimbledon.
  • In his apology, Nishikori expressed regret for causing pain to his wife, two children, fans, sponsors and tennis associations.
  • He pledged to dedicate himself solely to tennis competitions to produce results and rebuild trust with his supporters.