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 result of my dishonest habits,” 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 damage.”
The tennis star has been married to Mai Yamaguchi since 2020. The pair share two youngsters.
Nishikori was just lately noticed with a mannequin in images obtained by Shukan Bunshun, sparking dishonest hypothesis.
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“Shifting ahead, to be able to fulfill my function as a accountable member of society, I’ll focus solely on tennis competitions and attaining outcomes,” Nishikori added in his assertion. “We are going to do the whole lot doable to regain their belief.”
Nishikori, who has not additional addressed the accusations, has usually saved his private life below wraps. He made a uncommon social media assertion in December 2022, confirming that he and Yamaguchi tied the knot.
“Hey. I’ve one thing to announce to everybody. On December twenty fourth, my spouse Mai and I held our wedding ceremony ceremony and reception,” he wrote in Japanese by way of Instagram, sharing images from the celebration. “We had been unable to carry the ceremony because of the COVID-19 pandemic, however we had so many individuals rejoice 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 are going to do our greatest to return to the world’s high stage.”
Nishikori has been professionally enjoying tennis since 2007 and is at present ranked No. 66 amongst his fellow professional athletes. He final competed in an early spherical of the French Open in Could. He in the end 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 result of his damage.
He beforehand praised his followers’ help after competing on the Australian Open earlier this 12 months.
“Oh, man, it was unbelievable,” he informed sideline reporters in January after making the quarterfinals. “It was a lot enjoyable on the court docket, although I used to be lifeless ultimately. I believe that every one the help helps me to combat by way of immediately. 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.