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The Irish Sun
8 hours ago
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Tennis ace Kei Nishikori who was caught cheating on wife with model apologises days after withdrawing from Wimbledon
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. 3 Kei Nishikori issued a public apology after reportedly cheating on his wife with a model 3 Nishikori has been married to wife Mai Yamaguchi since 2020 3 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 , 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. Read More on Tennis 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." Most read in Sport 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. He's very lucky' - Tennis star's racket almost flies into Queen's Club spectator in shocking scenes 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.
Scottish Sun
11-06-2025
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- Scottish Sun
‘This'll wind people up' – DeChambeau and Rose's response to how club golfers would cope at Oakmont US Open course
US OPEN stars are preparing to take on Oakmont Country Club - a course that's not for the faint of heart. Reigning World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler recently branded the venue the "hardest course in the world". 3 Golf stars are preparing to tackle the feared 18 at Oakmont Country Club Credit: Getty 3 Bryson DeChambeau had his say on a viral trend earlier this week Credit: X @DPWorldTour 3 Pros discussed what they thought an 18-handicap golfer would score on the course Credit: X @DPWorldTour A host of elite stars believe the tricky 18 in the heart of Pennsylvania would eat club golfers for breakfast. Prior to this week's tournament, several Top 10 stars were asked what an 18-handicap club golfer would shoot around Oakmont. Speaking to the PGA Tour in a viral clip, reigning champ Bryson DeChambeau said: "Ooh, probably 100." He added quickly with a grin: "On the front nine." READ MORE ON GOLF MAJOR CLAIM Johnson confirms when he'll retire as ex-US Open champ falls down rankings Two-time major winner Justin Thomas agreed, questioning if the 18-handicapper would even finish. Thomas added: "It's got to be 110 or 120." English star Laurie Canter agreed and was adamant a rookie would not make it back to the clubhouse. Canter said: "I'm not trying to wind people up, right, but it will. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "I'm certain they wouldn't finish. I'm not trying to be facetious and wind people up. "But if they had to hit every golf shot, and they're going out with 12 balls, I don't know an 18 handicapper that finishes." Inside Bryson DeChambeau's US Open preparation with 'fun side quests' on helicopter and racing Indy500 cars Former World No. 1 Justin Rose added: "18 handicapper? Man. "No ball spotter? Better bring a few dozen balls. "Probably 140 – it has to be. And that's just playing conservative, bunting it in front of them. "50 yards, 50 yards, 50 yards, 50 yards. It's got to be plenty." In the nine previous US Open tournaments at Oakmont, only 23 players finished under par. DeChambeau is among the favourites to defend his title. But he admits he'll have to be almost perfect on the greens if he's to secure a third major. DeChambeu added: "I think everybody knows this is probably the toughest golf course in the world right now. "You have to hit the fairways, you have to hit greens, and you have to two-putt, worst-case scenario. "When you've got those putts inside 10 feet, you've got to make them. It's a great test of golf."
