# Kei Nishikori Retires After Japan Open Loss

> Kei Nishikori ends career with Japan Open defeat to Tiafoe.
- Title: Kei Nishikori Retires After Japan Open Loss · UBITENNIS
- Summary: Kei Nishikori ends career with Japan Open defeat to Tiafoe. Kei Nishikori retired after losing to Tiafoe at Japan Open, his final match.
- Keywords: kei nishikori, tiafoe, japan open, atp, retirement, frances tiafoe, japan, sports, Kei, Nishikori, Retires, Open
- Source: UBITENNIS — https://ubitennis.net/2026/10/kei-nishikori-sent-into-retirement-by-tiafoe-at-japan-open
- Author: Adam Addicott
- Published: 2026-10-01T08:34:45+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kei nishikori, tiafoe, japan open, atp, retirement, frances tiafoe, japan, sports
## Kei Nishikori's Final Match
Kei Nishikori played his last match at Japan Open before retiring from tennis.
## Tiafoe Defeats Nishikori
Frances Tiafoe beat Kei Nishikori 6-4 6-4 in Japan Open final match.
## Nishikori Announces Retirement
Nishikori confirmed Japan Open would be his last tournament before retiring after 19 years on tour.
## Nishikori's Career Highlights
Nishikori was ranked world number four, a record for Asian male players, and reached Grand Slam finals.
## Djokovic Tribute
Novak Djokovic praised Nishikori's resilience and called him a legend after 20 matches.
## Nishikori's Retirement Impact
Nishikori retired after winning over 450 Tour-level matches and receiving tributes from top players.
## Key takeaway

Kei Nishikori retired after losing to Tiafoe at Japan Open, his final match.