Novak Djokovic says Kei Nishikori is one of the most talented players he’s ever faced & that he would’ve achieved even more in his career if he was able to stay healthy
“I’ve said it many times in the past that Kei is one of the most talented players that I’ve faced and that I’ve seen play. Incredible footwork. So quick. So comfortable being aggressive and being close to the line and playing equally fast and well and accurate on all surfaces. He was a very tough opponent to face.”
“It’s just unfortunate that he’s struggled with his injuries so much in his career. I’m sure that he’d achieve even more things if he was a bit more healthier than he was in his career. I wish him all the best in his retirement. He’s created history for Japanese tennis and sport. He and his family and people should be proud of everything he’s achieved.” ❤️
(via US Open Press)
世界一の挑戦をありがとう。
アジア男子史上初のグランドスラム決勝。
アジア男子歴代最高位の世界ランキング4位。
日本テニス界 96 年ぶりのオリンピックメダル。
体の小さな日本人選手には不可能。
そう考えられていた記録を次々と達成する姿に、
同じ「世界一への情熱」を持って共に歩んできた
私たちユニクロは、大きな勇気をもらいました。
まだ少年だった頃から日本を飛び出して、
異国の空の下でひたむきに努力を積み重ね、
数々の常識を塗り替えてきたあなたの挑戦は、
間違いなく世界一だったと思います。
ユニクロ グローバルブランドアンバサダー
錦織圭選手、
長年の競技生活お疲れさまでした。
Thank you for your pursuit of being the best in the world.
The first Asian man in history to reach a Grand Slam final.
A career-high world ranking of No. 4, the highest achieved by an Asian male player.
An Olympic medal for Japan, ending a 96-year wait.
These achievements were once thought to be impossible. Watching you break through one barrier after another inspired all of us at UNIQLO, who shared the same passion for excellence and walked alongside you on that journey.
From a young age you left Japan, devoted yourself on every court, and continued to challenge convention through relentless hard work. You rewrote what many thought could not be rewritten. Your challenge was, without question, the greatest in the world.
UNIQLO Global Brand Ambassador Kei Nishikori,
thank you for your many years of dedication to the sport, and congratulations on an extraordinary career.