# Nishikori and Federer at retirement event

> Kei Nishikori retires with Roger Federer at Tokyo event.
- Title: Nishikori and Federer at retirement event · The Japan Times
- Summary: Kei Nishikori retires with Roger Federer at Tokyo event. Retired Japanese tennis star Kei Nishikori appeared at a Tokyo retirement event with Roger Federer…
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- Source: The Japan Times — https://japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/10/12/tennis/nishikori-retirement-event
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- Published: 2026-10-12T03:01:00+00:00
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- Topics: kei nishikori, roger federer, tennis, retirement, ariake coliseum, tokyo, news, politics, world
## Nishikori appears at retirement event
Retired Japanese tennis star Kei Nishikori appeared at an event on Sunday to commend the achievements of former world No. 4 Roger Federer.
## Nishikori and Federer play doubles match
Nishikori and Federer teamed up for a doubles match at Tokyo’s Ariake Coliseum, wowing 9,000 spectators.
## Nishikori announces retirement
Nishikori announced his decision to retire from professional competition earlier this year.
## Federer respects Nishikori
Federer said he respects Nishikori sincerely and it is sad to see a great player like him go.
## Nishikori shares experience
Nishikori hopes to share his tennis experience with young players after retiring.
## Key takeaway

Retired Japanese tennis star Kei Nishikori appeared at a Tokyo retirement event with Roger Federer, who won 20 Grand Slam titles.