Tennis ace Kei Nishikori who was caught cheating on wife with model apologises days after withdrawing from Wimbledon
Kei Nishikori apologised to his wife and two children
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TENNIS star Kei Nishikori has issued a public apology after reportedly cheating on his wife with a model.
Nishikori, 35, has struggled with persistent injury throughout the season and was thus forced to withdraw from both the French Open as well as Wimbledon.
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Kei Nishikori issued a public apology after reportedly cheating on his wife with a model
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Nishikori has been married to wife Mai Yamaguchi since 2020
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Nishikori has allegedly been having a year-long affair with Azuki Oguchi
Just two days after his withdrawal from the Championships the Japanese star addressed matters outside the court regarding his personal life.
According to Japanese outlet Shukan Bunshun, the World No61 is alleged to have had a years-long affair with model Azuki Oguchi while being married to wife Mai Yamaguchi.
The reported infidelity was uncovered after the former World No4 was photographed visiting Oguchi's apartment last week in Japan.
Nishikori issued a "deep" apology to his wife and two children - aged four and one - as well fans, tennis chiefs, sponsors and other related parties.
The ex-US Open finalist also stated his plan to focus solely on the sport while being a "responsible member of society".
Nishikori said: "I deeply apologise for causing discomfort to everyone who supports me: tennis fans, associations, sponsors, and other related parties, and for their concern and inconvenience due to my dishonest behavior.
"Additionally, I deeply regret making my wife and children feel hurt.
"Moving forward, in order to fulfil my role as a responsible member of society, I will focus solely on tennis competitions and achieving results. We will do everything possible to regain their trust."
Nishikori and Yamaguchi - also known by her nickname Ako Mizuki - married in 2020, which was five years after their relationship started.
Shukan Bunshun add the tennis star first met Oguchi in 2022 when they met in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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A year later, Oguchi was alleged to have been confronted by her then-boyfriend over the affair.
The unnamed partner also spoke to Nishikori after finding out about their relationship, it's been claimed.
The outlet adds the former Wimbledon quarter-finalist hired a lawyer in order to mediate and avoid a public scandal.
Nishikori's relationship with Oguchi came to an end shortly after but allegedly resumed last year when he told her he "no longer loves his wife" and that they are solely together for the sake of their children.
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