The Japanese has once played in the US Open final.
Japanese Kei Nishikori won the ATP challenger tournament held in Tali, Helsinki. In the singles final, the veteran player defeated his Italian final opponent Luca Nardi in three sets by 3–6, 6–4, 6–1.
The 34-year-old Nishikori is a Grand Slam finalist from the United States ten years ago.