ATP Tokyo: Nishikori Withdraws, Rublev Advances

Nishikori Withdraws Due to Injury

Kei Nishikori has withdrawn from the ATP Tokyo tournament due to a lower back injury. The Japanese star was set to face Taylor Fritz in the second round but has been forced to pull out of the event.

Nishikori has been struggling with injuries in recent years and has not played a match since the US Open. He was hoping to make a strong run in his hometown tournament but will now have to wait until next year.

Rublev Advances to Quarterfinals

Andrey Rublev advanced to the quarterfinals of the ATP Tokyo tournament with a straight-sets win over Miomir Kecmanovic. The Russian star won 6-3, 6-4 to reach the last eight.

Rublev has been in impressive form this season and is currently ranked eighth in the world. He is one of the favorites to win the ATP Tokyo tournament and will be looking to add to his tally of four titles this year.

Other Results

In other results from the ATP Tokyo tournament, Taylor Fritz defeated James Duckworth 6-3, 6-4 to reach the quarterfinals. The American will face Rublev in the next round.

Borna Coric also advanced to the quarterfinals with a 6-2, 6-4 win over Taro Daniel. The Croatian will face Miomir Kecmanovic in the next round.