Tennis: Osaka Reaches DC Open Quarterfinals, Nishikori Out in 2nd Round

Tennis: Osaka reaches DC Open quarterfinals, Nishikori out in 2nd round

Japan's former World No. 1 Naomi Osaka reached the quarterfinals of the DC Open for the first time, while compatriot and former No. 4 Kei Nishikori exited in the second round on Wednesday.

Tennis:Osaka and Nishikori's US Open Reunion Celebrates a New Era for Japanese Tennis

Some partnerships are built to win matches. Others become symbols of an entire sporting generation. Naomi Osaka and Kei Nishikori's decision to team up for the 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship belongs firmly in the second category. While the event is packed with superstar pairings, the Japanese duo carries a significance that extends well beyond the scoreboard. It brings together the two players who have done more than anyone else to rede…