Kei Nishikori Secures First Masters Win in Three Years at Montreal

The former world No. 4 overcame Alex Michelsen in a three-set battle, marking a significant comeback after years of injury struggles.

Nishikori defeated Michelsen 3-6, 7-5, 6-4 in the first round of the National Bank Open.
This victory is Nishikori's first at an ATP Masters 1000 event since Indian Wells 2021.
Nishikori, once ranked No. 4, has faced numerous injuries, dropping to 576th in the rankings.
Next, he will face No. 8 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in the tournament.
Canadian Milos Raonic withdrew from his match due to a shoulder injury, raising concerns about his future in the sport.