Kei Nishikori Confesses Cheating, Withdraws Wimbledon

Japanese tennis star Kei Nishikori has publicly apologized for having a long-running affair with model Azuki Oguchi, which was exposed shortly after he withdrew from Wimbledon due to injury. Nishikori, a former world No. 4 and 2014 US Open finalist, admitted to cheating on his wife, Mai Yamaguchi, whom he married in 2020 and with whom he has two children. The affair reportedly began in 2022 around the time of their wedding celebrations and resumed in 2024 after a brief pause. Nishikori expressed deep regret for the pain caused to his wife, children, family, fans, and sponsors, pledging to focus solely on tennis and regaining their trust. His career has been hampered by injuries in recent years, causing a drop in his rankings, and the personal scandal has added to the challenges he faces on and off the court. Nishikori has emphasized his commitment to fulfilling his responsibilities as a member of society and returning to competitive form.