Olympian Kei Nishikori has damaged his silence after being accused of infidelity.
“I deeply apologize for inflicting discomfort to everybody who helps me: tennis followers, associations, sponsors, and different associated events, and for his or her concern and inconvenience as a consequence of my dishonest conduct,” Nishikori, 35, stated in a translated assertion shared with Japanese outlet Shukan Bunshun on Wednesday, June 18. “Moreover, I deeply remorse making my spouse and youngsters really feel harm.”
The tennis star has been married to Mai Yamaguchi since 2020. The pair share two kids.
Nishikori was just lately noticed with a mannequin in photographs obtained by Shukan Bunshun, sparking dishonest hypothesis.
“Transferring ahead, with a purpose to fulfill my position as a accountable member of society, I’ll focus solely on tennis competitions and reaching outcomes,” Nishikori added in his assertion. “We’ll do the whole lot attainable to regain their belief.”
Nishikori, who has not additional addressed the accusations, has typically saved his private life beneath wraps. He made a uncommon social media assertion in December 2022, confirming that he and Yamaguchi tied the knot.
“Howdy. I’ve one thing to announce to everybody. On December twenty fourth, my spouse Mai and I held our marriage ceremony ceremony and reception,” he wrote in Japanese through Instagram, sharing photographs from the celebration. “We had been unable to carry the ceremony because of the COVID-19 pandemic, however we had so many individuals have a good time with us, and each Mai and I have been very touched by the celebration.”
He added, “This marks a brand new starting for us. We’ll do our greatest to return to the world’s prime stage.”
Nishikori has been professionally taking part in tennis since 2007 and is presently ranked No. 66 amongst his fellow professional athletes. He final competed in an early spherical of the French Open in Might. He finally needed to withdraw over decrease again ache. Nishikori was scheduled to make his grand return to the court docket at Wimbledon in July earlier than withdrawing earlier this week as a consequence of his damage.
He beforehand praised his followers’ assist after competing on the Australian Open earlier this 12 months.
“Oh, man, it was unbelievable,” he advised sideline reporters in January after making the quarterfinals. “It was a lot enjoyable on the court docket, though I used to be lifeless in the long run. I feel that every one the assist helps me to battle by at present. Thanks. … [My body is] feeling so good.”
Nishikori hasn’t posted on social media since April when he reposted clips from his Madrid Open matchups.
