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2009.11.09
from IMG: Kei's Twitter and Facebook
I have worked with the ATP on a protected ranking for when he starts his comeback and the ATP is allowing Kei to use a protected ranking of #106.
He will use this ranking from his first tournament back in either late 2009 or early 2010.
Kei's arm is healing perfectly and is expected to play a full healthy 2010 season.
He will start his full tennis training at the IMG/Bollettieri Academy once the doctors give him permission to start hitting.
BRADENTON, Florida, August 11, 2009 - After withdrawing from the French Open in May, IMG client Kei Nishikori was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his right elbow as a result of MRI exam by Dr. Altchek and he has continued his rehab for a complete recovery.
The pain in the right elbow, however, continued to exist, so he underwent endoscopy at the Nihon University Hospital in Tokyo on August 7th in order to determine the cause of the pain. As a result of its test, damage to the articular cartilage and inflammation of synovium were found, and then he underwent a small microscopic surgery to remove the inflamed synovium and the damaged cartilage. After this surgery, he needs rehabilitation for 6 - 8 weeks to recover enough to swing a tennis racket without the pain.
Therefore, Kei will not participate in the upcoming US Open at the end of this month. Kei Nishikori will continue his rehabilitation process in Japan, aiming to get back as soon as possible.
Hi everyone!
For the past week, I have been training at the National Training Center!
The training schedule includes daily running, weight training and rehabilitation of my arms.
Simply watching the other athletes training at NTC encourages me.
I met badminton players named Ikeda, Shiota and also Sho Sasaki, who like me, uses Wilson, so we did an interview together. They all were training there as well.
I also met some volleyball players. I envy their massive frames.
You could say that my one week at NTC was well-filled.
By the way, the French Open is in its final game now. I mention this knowing full well that the match may be finished by the time this blog is posted!
Soderling is great, isn't he?
It must be so hard to beat Nadal and advance to the final.
I haven't watched the match on Wowow yet, but I want to study by watching them play later.
I hope Federer wins. :)
Even though I haven't seen much of Soderling's play during the tournament and it's difficult to guess, I think Federer might win.
In other words, I hope Federer wins because I'm a fan of his.
I hope I can play at that kind of level soon.
I just have to be a patient for now.
For my future, I'll keep training hard for now!
Photo: I'm at the Adidas shop in Shibuya.
For the past week, I have been training at the National Training Center!
The training schedule includes daily running, weight training and rehabilitation of my arms.
Simply watching the other athletes training at NTC encourages me.
I met badminton players named Ikeda, Shiota and also Sho Sasaki, who like me, uses Wilson, so we did an interview together. They all were training there as well.
I also met some volleyball players. I envy their massive frames.
You could say that my one week at NTC was well-filled.
By the way, the French Open is in its final game now. I mention this knowing full well that the match may be finished by the time this blog is posted!
Soderling is great, isn't he?
It must be so hard to beat Nadal and advance to the final.
I haven't watched the match on Wowow yet, but I want to study by watching them play later.
I hope Federer wins. :)
Even though I haven't seen much of Soderling's play during the tournament and it's difficult to guess, I think Federer might win.
In other words, I hope Federer wins because I'm a fan of his.
I hope I can play at that kind of level soon.
I just have to be a patient for now.
For my future, I'll keep training hard for now!
Photo: I'm at the Adidas shop in Shibuya.
2009.06.05
from Kei: I am feeling better
Hello,
I caused you so much worry these days.
It was a big disappointment when I got injured but this week, I am feeling better.
I think being home has helped in my recovery and calmed my nerves.
I have been hanging loose, just spending time with my family.
I can train as long as I don't use my arm and have been running, but basically, I need to get a lot of rest.
Yes, it is boring, but now I have time to do a lot of things that I never had the time to do.
I go shopping and visit tourist attractions.
Last week, we went to Onino-Shitaburui in Shimane (see photo).
"I am obviously very disappointed that I cannot play in Paris. Paris is one of my favorite tournaments and I have been working very hard to get better with my medical team. My arm is not ready to play best out of 5 sets and forcing this issue now is not smart. I have another 10 to 12 years of tennis ahead of me and it is crucial that I think about my long-term health. I am am working with 2 of the best arm doctors in the world and I can assure you that I am working as hard as I can to get back on the tennis court 100% healthy"
2009.05.02
from Kei: happy birthdayyy Glenn:-))))
Hi.
To come straight to the point, it was my coach's birthday on April 27.
happy birthdayyy Glenn:-))))
One of his friends brought up a surprise party for him.
He said 'I went through a lot to have him come to the restaurant.'
He had to make a lot of excuses. Finally he was reluctant to come...
He seemed angry for a while. lol
One lie leads to another and yet another. Well, tough, isn't it? :-<
See this photo. Ignore the terrible blur and look carefully. Tada-, Tommy Haas and Dent are there, too!
2009.04.19
from Kei: It is still hard for me, but......
Hello,
It's been pretty hot in Florida lately. Feels like summer!
I have spent every day of the past four weeks training.
My schedule is kind of tough. I train for one hour in the morning, get treatment and rehabilitation, and then train again for two more hours in the afternoon.
I am extremely pleased with this award. It is obviously a big honor for me to receive this acknowledgement from my peers. Every day I work incredibly hard to become one of the top players in the world and to get this recognition from fellow players means a lot to me.
Kei
