“Kay Nissikory overheated Australian Alexander Vukich”, – WRITE: Sport.ua
35-year-old Japanese overheated Australian Alexander Vukich (ATP 83) with a score of 6: 4, 3: 6, 6: 3 and became only the eighth current ATP tennis player and the first representative of Asia to reach this mark.
“I didn’t know about it,” Nissikory confessed when he was asked about the 450th victory. – I’m just trying to play the match for the match. It’s a lot, yes … I have been speaking for 18 years. I hope to get up to 500 wins. ”
“I’m glad to come back here,” said Kay, who has been playing in Madrid for the first time since 2021. – There are other conditions here, a little more complicated … But I have good memories, I once played here in the finals. ”
The former fourth number of the world rating has been fighting with injuries for the last three years. In particular, he underwent surgery on the thigh in 2022. However, Japanese triumphantly returned, reaching the quarterfinals of the Master 1000 in Montreal in August last season and receiving the nomination for the title of “Return of the Year” according to ATP in 2024.
The finalist of the ATP 1000 in Madrid 2014 improved its balance of victories here to 19: 8. In the second round, Nissikory will meet with the 29th sowing number Denis Shapovalov.
Special Day for Kei! 👏@Keinishiikori Becomes the 8th Active Player to Reach this Well-Earned Milestone@Mutuamadridridpenpen | #Mmopen pic.twitter.com/bqhufvixwi
– ATP Tour (@atptour) April 24, 2025