ATP Delray Beach Open 2021: Former World No.4 Kei Nishikori withdraws from the event
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Kei Nishikori
Japan’s Kei Nishikori is the most successful male tennis player to hail from Asia. He became the only one from the east to have broken into the Top-5 on the ATP Tour when he claimed his spot as the World No.4. However, Nishikori has dealt with recurrent elbow and shoulder injuries which have led him to lose his dominance on the tour.
Even so, currently ranked as the World No.41, Kei is keen to make his much awaited comeback in 2021. While the former U.S Open runner-up tried to regain his form in the latter half of 2020, he was unsuccessful in doing so. He was ousted in the first rounds of the Austrian Open Kitzbuel and the German Open. Further, Nishikori didn’t make it past the second round at the Italian Open and French Open. He was plagued by cyclical physical problems which did not allow him to partake in any other tournaments.
Kei delays his comeback in 2021
After fully utilising the pre-season break, the Olympic bronze medalist declared that he’d make his return at the Delray Beach Open 2021. This event is scheduled to take place from 7-13 January 2021. Only recently has he announced of his withdrawal from this championship.
On his application, ‘keisapp,’ Nishikori updated to his supporters of his name’s extraction from the event in Florida. He wrote, “News. I will not play at Delray. I will start 2021 with ATP Cup.”
In addition, the reason for his sudden change of heart remains unclear.
Kei has asserted of his goals in the upcoming season, one of which is to bag a medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Furthermore, the 31-year-old will next be seen in action at the ATP Cup, which is set for 1-5 February.
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