How much is Kei Nishikori worth?
| Net Worth: | $15 Million |
|---|---|
| Profession: | Professional Tennis Player |
| Date of Birth: | December 29, 1989 |
| Country: | Japan |
| Height: | 1.78 m |
Kei Nishikori is one of the richest professional tennis players. According to Forbes, Nishikori’s income in 2014 was incredible $11 million. $2 million fro that sum is actual prize money (winnings). The rest of his annual income was all from lucrative endorsement deals. As of 2023, his total prize money earned has just past $25 million. Nishikori’s net worth is estimated to be about $15 million. This is mostly because he also holds valuable endorsements that earn him a substantial amount per year, before tax.
Kei was born December 29, 1989 in Matsue, Japan into a family of an engineer and a piano teacher. Young Nishikori started to play tennis when he was only five years old. After he finished high school, he moved to Florida, USA in order to train tennis at the prestigious IMG Academy. He was coached by Brad Gilbert.
Nishikori turned pro in 2007 and immediately started to climb the ladder. By 2020, Kei had won 10 titles and was ranked as #6 among male tennis players. A major portion of his net worth is estimated to be a result of his various endorsement deals. Nishikori supports Adidas, Uniqlo, Nissin Foods, TAG Heuer, Fast Retailing, and several other brands.
His relationships are also closely followed by fans and media. Nishikori dated Chinese table tennis player Ai Fukuhara. He then dated former Japanese gymnast, Honami Tsuboi. Before settling down with his now longtime girlfriend, Mai Yamauchi, whom he married in 2021.
