Asian player Kei Nishikori is a professional tennis player from Japan who stunned tennis worldwide after defeating No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the 2014 US Open semifinal. He reached the final of the tournament and became the first Asian man to reach a Grand Slam final. Nishikori achieved a high career singles ranking in World No. 4 in March 2015 and became the second male Japanese player after Jiro Sato to be ranked in the Top 5.
Nishikori has won 12 ATP singles titles in his career, including four consecutive titles at the Memphis Open. He was a finalist at the 2014 Madrid Open, the 2016 Miami Open, and the 2016 Rogers Cup. He defeated Rafael Nadal at the 2016 Summer Olympics to win Japan its first Olympic medal.
Nishikori became the first Asian man to qualify for the ATP Tour finals and finished semifinalist for the seasons 2014 and 2016. He holds the record for most five-set wins against prominent players, with a win percentage of 79.4%. Famous for his forehand shots, Nishikori prefers to play at the baseline with powerful groundstrokes.
| Name | Kei Nishikori |
| Net Worth | $24 million |
| Age | 34 |
| Residence | Japan |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Source of Wealth | Tennis, Endorsements |
| Endorsements | Uniqlo, TAG Heuer, Wilson, Fast Retailing |
What is Kei Nishikori's net worth in 2024?
Kei Nishikori's net worth is estimated to be around $24 million (via Celebrity Net Worth) as of July 2024. According to ATP's official website, Nishikori has won over $25.2 million in prize money to date.
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Kei Nishikori Career
Nishikori started his tennis career at the age of five when his father bought him a tennis racquet from his business trip. At the age of 14, he moved to the US to train at the IMG Academy in Florida. During his junior year, he achieved a ranking of No. 7 with a win-loss record of 73-37.
Popular with the name Air K, Nishikori became the youngest player to break into the Top 100 at the age of 18. That same year, he also won the ATP Newcomer of the Year award. Nishikori won his first ATP tour title at the 2008 Delray Beach Open and became the first Japanese player in 16 years to win an ATP title. Despite his successful career, his tennis journey was hampered by various injuries, which made him take a break from tennis.
Kei Nishikori Endorsements
Kei Nishikori is one of the highest-paid Asian athletes, having attracted a large number of endorsement deals in his career.
Nissin
Nishikori officially signed an endorsement agreement with Nissin in 2012.
Uniqlo
Nishikori signed an apparel and footwear deal with clothing brand Uniqlo in 2011 and further extended the contract in 2016.
Wilson
Nishikori has signed a sponsorship agreement with Wilson for his tennis equipment and uses the Wilson BLX Steam racquet.
Lixil
Lixil is a famous multinational housing and building brand that signed an agreement with Nishikori in 2015. He wore company logos on his T-shirt sleeves.
Other Endorsements
Nishikori's other endorsement agreements include Weider, Jaccs, Jaguar, Air Weave, Asahi, Japan Airlines, NTT Group and Wowow.
Kei Nishikori House
Nishikori currently resides in Florida, USA. He purchased a 3000-square-foot home in Bradenton, Florida.
Kei Nishikori Car
Kei Nishikori's huge car collection showcases his love and passion for the automobile industry. He is the proud owner of Jaguar F-Pace R Sport and Jaguar XF Edition.
Kei Nishikori Charity Work
Nishikori is involved in numerous charitable endeavors, which include featuring in the Peace for All Charity T-shirt Project. Michael Chang and Nishikori partnered in a doubles match to raise funds for the Chang Family Foundation and HomeAid Orange County. HomeAid aims to provide new lives to homeless families and individuals.
He played against Naomi Osaka at the Nintendo Mario Tennis Tournament, where each player donated $25,000 to the charity of their choice. He has provided support to disaster relief and the Breast Cancer Foundation.
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FAQs on Kei Nishikori Net Worth 2024
A. According to ATP's official website, Kei Nishikori has won $25,244,921 in prize money as of July 2024.
A. Project 45 was the code name for Nishikori's goal to become the highest-ranked Japanese men's player. This goal also includes surpassing the record set by Shuzo Matsuoka.
A. Thomas Johansson is Kei Nishikori's coach. He was earlier coached by Michael Chang and Max Mirnyi.
A. Kei Nishikori has yet to win a Masters title in his career. He has finished as a finalist in four Masters titles, including the 2018 Monte Carlo Masters.
A. Nishikori uses a Wilson BLX Steam racquet with Luxilon 4G strings during his game.
