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Kei Nishikori Issues Public Apology for Infidelity and Plans Career Comeback

The apology follows photographs of him at Oguchi’s apartment, preceding his withdrawal from Wimbledon to recover from injury in a bid to rebuild trust.

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

  • Nishikori on June 19 publicly admitted to having had an intermittent affair with model Azuki Oguchi since 2022 while married to Mai Yamaguchi.
  • The affair came to light after he was photographed visiting Oguchi’s apartment in Japan on June 11, 2025.
  • In his apology, he expressed deep regret to his wife, two children ages four and one, tennis fans, associations and sponsors for his “dishonest behavior.”
  • The 35-year-old withdrew from Wimbledon following persistent injury struggles that already forced him out of Roland Garros.
  • He stated that he will focus exclusively on tennis competitions and producing results to rebuild confidence among his family and supporters.