Nishikori reunites with Federer in Tokyo, reflecting on their rivalry

Kei Nishikori, the Japanese player who recently announced his retirement and once ranked No. 4 in the world, reunited with Roger Federer in Tokyo on Sunday. The two players reflected on their past rivalry and paired up for an exhibition match.

The event marked a rare reunion between Nishikori and Federer, who faced each other for years on the sport's biggest stages. Federer, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, joined Nishikori in recalling memories from their previous encounters.

Beyond the conversation, the two also teamed up for a doubles match in an exhibition, giving Japanese fans the chance to see two of tennis's biggest names on the same side of the net.