CALGARY (AB) – Former World #4 Tennis Player and Japanese Tennis Star Kei Nishikori has withdrawn from the upcoming Calgary National Bank Challenger due to an injury setback he sustained in practice. The Calgary National Bank Challenger will take place November 6 to 13, 2022, while the Drummondville National Bank Challenger will take place a week later November 13 to 20, 2022.
“Earlier today, we were advised by Kei’s agent, Olivier van Lindonk from IMG, that he sustained an injury which required him to withdraw from our events. While we had hoped to have Kei with us in Calgary and Drummondville, we understand that he is coming back from a serious and complicated medical procedure, and it is best for him to take his doctor’s medical orders at this time. We look forward to seeing return to the ATP Tour soon”, said Danny Da Costa and Alain Caille, Tournament Directors for the Calgary & Drummondville National Bank Challenger events.
Nishikori sustained his latest injury practicing in preparation for the Calgary & Drummondville National Bank Challenger Events. He is attempting to come back from Hip Surgery and has not played on the ATP Tour since the fall of 2021.
“I was looking forward to competing at the upcoming Canadian events, however on the advice of my Doctor, I have to withdraw and seek further treatment. I hope to be back in the new year and look forward to playing again in Canada in the future”, said, Kei Nishikori
Nishikori was one of three players announced to play at the Calgary National Bank Challenger. The others include, Canadian Tennis Star Vasek Pospisil and Former World #12 Sabine Lisicki, the 2013 Wimbledon Singles Finalist. The Calgary National Bank Challenger player list will be officially unveiled at the Core Shopping Centre on October 24 at 11:45 am. MT.
For more information contact:
Danny Da Costa, Tournament Director
Calgary National Bank Challenger
Tel: (587) 393 1604
