Article by Luminița Paul – published on Friday, June 20, 2025, 18:17 / Updated Friday, June 20, 2025 18:20
Kei Nishikori (35 years old, 66th place) acknowledged that he had an extramarital relationship with the Azuki Oguchi model, after being surprised and photographed by the Japanese Bunshun tabloid. The finalist at the US Open 2014 presented public excuses, as well as to the fans of tennis and sponsors.
The star of Japanese tennis Kei Nishikori35 -year -olds showed public excuses following the disclosures of a two -and -a -half year relationship with the model Azuki Oguchi (32 years). The scandal, reported for the first time by the Bunshun tabloid, caught the general attention, Nishikori expressing their deep remorse for the evil caused to the family and its supporters.
In a public statement through his communication team, Nishikori acknowledged his “incorrect behavior” and apologized to fans, sponsors and tennis associations for the inconvenience and concerns he caused. “I regret deeply that I hurt my wife and children“He said, adding that he intends to focus on tennis and work to regain everyone's confidence.
Kei Nishikori, infidel from 2022
Nishikori married with May Yamaguchialso known as her stage name Ako Mizuki, in 2020, after a five -year relationship. The couple has two small children, the first born in May 2021, the second in 2024. The published materials suggest that Nishikori met Oguchi in Hawaii for the first time, shortly before his 2022 wedding ceremony, marking the beginning of their relationship.
Their connection temporarily interrupted after an altercation with Oguchi's partner, but it was renewed last year, notes The Express.
Kei Nishikori (right) and Azuki Oguchi, surprised on June 11 Photo: Capture X
The weekly weekly Bunshun profile also wrote that the two were recently photographed and filmed, on June 11, 2025, while leaving one after the other, shortly, Oguchi's residence, reapplying the speculation about their relationship. Despite personal turbulence, Nishikori, currently on 66th ATP, promised to reorient himself to his career.
Bunshunwith the first issue published in 1959, is a tabloid with weekly appearance on Prince, also known for investigative journalism and frequent clashes with the Japanese government.
Kei Nishikori, career marked by injuries
Nishikori recovers after injuries and recently retired from Wimbledon. Just two weeks before the start of the third Grand Slam tournament of the season, he announced that he will not be able to participate. This year has already missed the competitions from Estoril, Rome and Roland Garros. He also abandoned during the match held in the X round in Geneva, the reason being a shoulder problem.
12 ATP titlesand 15 finals, among which one of Grand Slam and 4 Masters 1000, has Kei Nishikori in track
Former world number 4 and finalist at the US Open in 2014, the Japanese saw his career crushed by numerous injuries. A persistent problem at the wrist at the most time on the edge, causing an important impairment of its position in the ATP standings.
