Overview
- Kei Nishikori was eliminated in the second round of Cincinnati qualifying by Argentina’s Marco Trungelliti, so he will not play in the tournament’s main draw.
- The match result was reported by multiple Japanese outlets, which framed the loss as the latest moment in Nishikori’s farewell season.
- Nishikori has previously said this will be his final season on tour, making this qualifying defeat the most recent documented competitive result of his announced retirement year.
- A qualifying-round loss means Nishikori leaves Cincinnati without earning ranking points or prize money that come from main-draw matches, shortening his competitive schedule this hard-court swing.
- Japanese coverage highlighted his status as a former world No. 4 and Uniqlo-sponsored player, and the result will shape how fans and organizers track his remaining appearances this season.