Men's SinglesQualifyingQualifying 2nd Round
Wed, August 26th at 4:25 PM EDT
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Stadium 17
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Kei Nishikori US Open 2026 schedule, results and profile
Kei Nishikori is listed in Men's Singles at this US Open. The match record on this page is 0-0. Next is Sebastian Ofner in the Men's Singles Qualifying 1st Round.
Tournament record 1–0
Singles rank No. 477
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When does Kei Nishikori play next?
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Player profile
Kei Nishikori: Japan's highest-ranked man and a twelve-title tour pioneer
Kei Nishikori became the first Asian man to reach a Grand Slam singles final and the first Japanese man to rise to world No. 4. He owns twelve ATP titles, beginning with a remarkable 2008 Delray Beach victory as an eighteen-year-old qualifier, and won the 2016 Rio Olympic bronze medal. Nishikori also qualified for the ATP Finals four times and reached two semifinals there. Hip, wrist and ankle problems repeatedly interrupted later seasons, yet he returned without a ranking to win the 2023 Palmas del Mar Challenger. In April 2026, Nishikori announced that this would be his final professional season.
Profile facts: US Open Tennis Championships player page ↗
US Open story
Kei Nishikori US Open legacy: 2014 finalist and three-time semifinalist
Nishikori's career-defining major run came at the 2014 US Open. He defeated Milos Raonic and Stan Wawrinka in consecutive five-set matches, then upset world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in four sets to become the first Asian men's Grand Slam finalist. Marin Cilic won the final 6-3, 6-3, 6-3. Nishikori returned to the semifinals in 2016 and 2018, the latter after beating Cilic in a five-set quarterfinal. Across eleven appearances he compiled a 27-11 record, with additional third-round runs in 2010-13, 2019 and 2021. New York is the central major venue of his career.
What to watch
Kei Nishikori fan watch: early backhand contact and elite deciding-set nerve
Nishikori built an elite hard-court career without a towering serve. His return timing and two-handed backhand take time away immediately, especially when he redirects down the line from close to the baseline. Watch his feet before the strike: small adjustment steps let him meet a larger opponent's pace at the ideal height. His historical resilience is measurable as well as memorable; through his retirement announcement, only Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe held better tour-level deciding-set winning percentages. In a final New York campaign, clean early contact matters because it prevents longer physical exchanges from becoming the only route to victory.
Current tournament
Kei Nishikori at the 2026 US Open
Kei Nishikori is listed in Men's Singles at this US Open. The match record on this page is 0-0. Next is Sebastian Ofner in the Men's Singles Qualifying 1st Round.
Fan view
What fans should know before Kei Nishikori's next match
The next matchup is against Sebastian Ofner in Qualifying 1st Round. It is assigned to Stadium 17. Use the match card below for the start time in your selected timezone.
New York record
Kei Nishikori's US Open history by year
Previous singles and doubles finishes provide context for this year's run. A dash means no result is listed for that event in the official player record.
| Year | Singles finish | Doubles finish |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Third round | — |
| 2019 | Third round | — |
| 2018 | Semifinals | — |
| 2016 | Semifinals | — |
| 2015 | First round | — |
| 2014 | Runner-up | — |
| 2013 | First round | — |
| 2012 | Third round | — |
| 2011 | First round | — |
| 2010 | Third round | — |
| 2008 | Fourth round | — |
Tournament path
Kei Nishikori US Open schedule and results
Read from the earliest round to the latest. Each card shows the event, stage, round, opponent, court, status and set score when available.
Men's SinglesQualifyingQualifying 1st Round
Final
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12
66
2
12
66
2
Date TBA · Time TBA
Stadium 17
US: ESPN+
Men's SinglesQualifyingQualifying 2nd Round
Wed, August 26th at 4:25 PM EDT
Date TBA · Time TBA
Stadium 17
US: ESPN+
Quick answers
Kei Nishikori US Open FAQ
When does Kei Nishikori play next at the US Open?
Kei Nishikori next plays Michael Antonius in the Men's Singles Qualifying 2nd Round. The match card gives the court and start time in the selected timezone.
What is Kei Nishikori's record at this US Open?
Kei Nishikori has a 1-0 record in the matches currently attached to this tournament page.
What is Kei Nishikori's best US Open result?
The official US Open player record lists runner-up as the best singles finish, achieved in 2014.
Which events is Kei Nishikori playing?
The current match data lists Kei Nishikori in Men's Singles.
What is Kei Nishikori's best US Open result?
He finished runner-up to Marin Cilic in 2014 after beating Novak Djokovic in the semifinals.
How many times has Kei Nishikori reached the US Open semifinals?
Three times: 2014, 2016 and 2018.
When is Kei Nishikori retiring?
He announced that he will retire at the end of the 2026 season.
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