Kei Nishikori arrives in Japan

Eighteen-year old Japanese tennis sensation, Kei Nishikori, arrived at the Tokyo airport yesterday afternoon to particiapte in the AIG Open that is set to begin next week. A large group of journalists and paparazzi welcomed him home.

Nishikori comes into the AIG Open ranked #85 in the world and having just reached the fourth round of his first career US Open (beating David Ferrer along the way). There is plenty of excitement for this tournament, which is held in his home country. In fact, he is on the front of their banner and website.

Here are some photos from when he arrived…

~ by Nick's Picks on September 25, 2008.

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