Kei Nishikori Reaches First ATP Final in Six Years at Hong Kong Open

The 35-year-old Japanese star advances after opponent Jerry Shang retires ill, capping a remarkable comeback from years of injuries.

Kei Nishikori secured a spot in the Hong Kong Open final, his first ATP final since winning in Brisbane in 2019.
The Japanese veteran advanced after 19-year-old Jerry Shang retired due to illness while trailing 4-3 in their semifinal match.
Nishikori, a 12-time ATP title winner and former world No. 4, has battled back from significant injuries, including hip surgery, over recent years.
On his way to the final, Nishikori defeated top players including Karen Khachanov, Cameron Norrie, and Denis Shapovalov as a wildcard entrant.
He will face France’s Alexandre Muller in Sunday’s final and is projected to re-enter the ATP top 100 rankings for the first time since mid-2022.