Yoshihito Nishioka

Marriage

Nishioka married long time girlfriend Saya Hiyama in December 2024, although the precise amount of time they dated is unknown given their wish for things to be secretive. The two allegedly met and bonded over shared hobbies, although what precise hobby is unknown.https://www.instagram.com/p/DDvMugXzpuq/?img_index=2

As a junior, he compiled a 113–49 win-loss record in singles (and 63–45 in doubles), achieving a combined ranking of No. 12 in the world in January 2012.[http://www.itftennis.com/juniors/players/player/profile.aspx?playerid=100147412 ITF Juniors Profile]

• Australian Open: 3R (2013)
• French Open: 2R (2012, 2013)
• Wimbledon: 2R (2012, 2013)
• US Open: SF (2012)

Nishioka qualified for the US Open in his first Grand Slam qualifying appearance, but he was forced to retire in the first round match against Paolo Lorenzi because of illness.{{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2177134|title=US Open 2014 Results: Final Scores, Updated Bracket and More for Day 2|publisher=bleacherreport.com|accessdate=16 January 2025}} The next week, he claimed his first ATP Challenger Tour title in Shanghai by beating Somdev Devvarman in the final.{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/top-stories/somdev-ends-runner-up-in-both-singles-and-doubles-in-shanghai/articleshow/41966556.cms|title=Somdev ends runner-up in both singles and doubles in Shanghai|publisher=Times of India|accessdate=16 January 2025}}

In September, Nishioka earned the men's singles gold medal in the 2014 Asian Games at Incheon, where he upset top seed Lu Yen-hsun of Chinese Taipei in the final. He also became the first Japanese men's singles champion since Toshiro Sakai, who won the 1974 Asian Games in Tehran.{{cite web |url=http://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/30/more-sports/tennis/nishioka-earns-japans-first-mens-singles-tennis-gold-asian-games-40-years/ |title=Nishioka earns Japan's first men's singles tennis gold at Asian Games in 40 years |date=30 September 2014 |access-date=2 September 2015 |publisher=TheJapanTimes}}

Nishioka qualified for the Delray Beach Open in February. He beat Igor Sijsling in the first round to record his first ATP main-draw win. He followed that up with a straight-sets win over Marinko Matosevic to become the first teenage qualifier to reach the quarterfinals of the tournament since his countryman Kei Nishikori.{{cite web |url=http://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/9723004/delray-beach-open-yoshihito-nishioka-has-emulated-kei-nishikoris-progress-in-florida |title=Delray Beach Open Yoshihito Nishioka has emulated Kei Nishikori's progress in Florida |access-date=2 September 2015 |publisher=skySPORTS}} He lost to Bernard Tomic in straight sets.{{Citation needed|date=January 2025}}

During the spring clay court season, Nishioka made his debut at the French Open, losing to fourth seed Tomáš Berdych in the first round.{{Citation needed|date=January 2025}} In the 2015 US Open, Nishioka advanced to the second round of a Major for the first time in his career, beating fellow qualifier Paul-Henri Mathieu in five sets.{{cite web |url=http://sport360.com/article/international/41695/teenagers-yoshihito-nishioka-and-chung-hyeon-maintain-asian-us-open |title=Teenagers Yoshihito Nishioka and Chung Hyeon maintain Asian US Open presence |access-date=7 September 2015 |publisher=SPORT360°}} He was beaten by 30th seed Thomaz Bellucci in the next round. In November, he ended the 2015 season with his second challenger title in Toyota, beating Alexander Kudryavtsev in the final.{{cite web |url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/nishioka-wins-2015-toyota-title |title=Nishioka Wins in Toyota For Second Challenger Crown |access-date=30 November 2015 |publisher=ATP World Tour}}

By winning the Asia-Pacific wildcard play-offs in Shenzhen, Nishioka earned a wildcard into the Australian Open.{{cite news |url=http://www.tennis.com.au/news/2015/12/07/nishioka-han-win-australian-open-wildcards |title=NISHIOKA, HAN WIN AUSTRALIAN OPEN WILDCARDS |access-date=18 January 2016 |publisher=Tennis Australia}} However, he fell in the first round to Pablo Cuevas. In February, he reached the quarterfinal of the Memphis Open as a qualifier, winning over Jared Donaldson and Illya Marchenko along the way.{{Citation needed|date=January 2025}} He lost to fourth seed Sam Querrey in straight sets.{{cite web|url=https://eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/tennis/2016/02/12/fritz-youngest-american-in-atp-semifinal-since-chang-in-89/80316554/|title=Teenager Taylor Fritz reaches Memphis Open semifinal|publisher=USA Today|accessdate=16 January 2025}} He then qualified for the Miami Open to make his ATP World Tour Masters 1000 main-draw debut, getting to the third round after beating fellow qualifier Jared Donaldson and 21st seed Feliciano López. He lost his chance to compete in the round of 16 when he was beaten by 14th seed Dominic Thiem.{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/tennis/2016/03/27/ap-ten-key-biscayne|title=Berdych edges Steve Johnson 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3 at Miami Open|publisher=Sports Illustrated|accessdate=16 January 2025}}

In June, Nishioka won through qualifying at Wimbledon for the first time, losing to Sergiy Stakhovsky in the first round of the main draw.{{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2648732-wimbledon-2016-results-winners-scores-stats-from-mondays-singles-bracket|title=Wimbledon 2016 Results: Winners, Scores, Stats from Monday's Singles Bracket|publisher=bleacherreport.com|accessdate=16 January 2025}} The following week, he earned his third Challenger title in Winnetka without dropping a set, beating Frances Tiafoe in the final. He also moved into the top 100 of the ATP rankings for the first time.{{cite news |url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/challenger-spotlight-bellucci-braunschweig-2016 |title=Bellucci Makes Triumphant Challenger Return in Braunschweig |access-date=12 July 2016 |publisher=ATP World Tour}} At the Atlanta Tennis Championships, he reached his first ATP tournament semi-final, after defeating Daniel Evans,{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/36961888|title=Dan Evans loses in Atlanta Open first round against Yoshihito Nishioka|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=16 January 2025}} fourth seed Alexandr Dolgopolov and Horacio Zeballos.{{cite news |url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/atlanta-2016-friday-nishioka-opelka-isner-kyrgios |title=Nishioka Records Breakthrough Semi in Atlanta |access-date=11 August 2016 |publisher=ATP World Tour}} He then lost to eventual champion Nick Kyrgios in three sets.{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-07/kyrgios-topples-nishioka-to-reach-atlanta-final/7698244|title=Nick Kyrgios topples Yoshi Nishioka to reach Atlanta final|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|accessdate=16 January 2025}}

At the Australian Open, Nishioka earned his second win at a Grand Slam tournament when he defeated Alex Bolt.{{cite web|url=https://www.nine.com.au/sport/tennis/aussie-bolt-unable-to-strike-at-open-20170117-p5gk8u.html|title=Bolt all smiles despite Aussie Open loss|publisher=Nine|accessdate=16 January 2025}} In the second round, he was ousted by Roberto Bautista Agut in straight sets.{{cite web|url=https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/Tennis/2017/01/19/Top-seeds-cruise-through-second-round-of-Austrailian-Open/2151484829733/|title=Top seeds cruise through second round of Australian Open|publisher=UPI|accessdate=16 January 2025}} In February, he qualified for the Mexican Open by defeating Tobias Kamke and Ryan Harrison. He proceeded to the quarterfinals after wins against Jack Sock and Jordan Thompson. His victory against Sock was his first win over a top-20 opponent on the ATP Tour.{{cite web |title=Yoshihito Nishioka – Player Activity |url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/players/yoshihito-nishioka/n732/player-activity?year=all |website=ATP World Tour |access-date=14 March 2017}} He was then defeated by Rafael Nadal in straight sets.{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/sports/mexican-open-rafael-nadal-breezes-past-yoshihito-nishioka-to-maintain-unbeaten-run-enter-semis-3312446.html|title=Mexican Open: Rafael Nadal breezes past Yoshihito Nishioka to maintain unbeaten run, enter semis|publisher=firstpost.com|accessdate=16 January 2025}}

In March, Nishioka built on his momentum by entering the main draw at Indian Wells as a lucky loser and reaching the fourth round, where he lost to world No. 3 Stan Wawrinka in three sets.{{cite web|url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/indian-wells-masters/2017/stan-wawrinka-eases-into-last-16-in-indian-wells_sto6092736/story.shtml|title=Stan Wawrinka eases into last 16 in Indian Wells|publisher=Eurosport|accessdate=16 January 2025}} Nishioka's promising start to the season was abruptly cut short when he ruptured the ACL of his left knee in a match against Jack Sock at the Miami Open. He underwent surgical reconstruction of the ACL on April 4, 2017.{{cite web |title=YOSHIHITO NISHIOKA NEEDS SURGERY FOR TORN ACL |url=http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2017/04/yoshihito-nishioka-surgery-torn-acl-miami-injury/65149/ |website=TENNIS |access-date=11 May 2017}}

After rehabilitating his knee, Nishioka returned to the ATP tour in January 2018. He chose to use his protected ranking (no. 66) to receive direct entry into the Australian Open draw.{{cite web |title=Azarenka, Kuznetsova missing from AO lists |url=http://tennis.life/2017/12/06/azarenka-kuznetsova-missing-ao-lists/ |website=Tennis.life |access-date=6 December 2017}} In the first round of the Australian Open, his first major match since his injury, he defeated No. 28 seed Philipp Kohlschreiber in five sets.{{cite web|url=https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2018/01/3eb7b44d9f6b-update-1-tennis-sugita-upsets-8th-seed-sock-nishioka-advances-at-australian-open.html?phrase=hanyu&words=|title=Tennis: Sugita upsets 8th seed Sock, Nishioka advances at Australian Open|publisher=Kyodo News|accessdate=16 January 2025}} At the Shenzhen Open, he won the first ATP World Tour title in his career, defeating Pierre-Hugues Herbert in the final.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/tennis/story/_/id/24846039/shenzhen-open-yoshihito-nishioka-beats-pierre-hugues-herbert-first-career-title|title=Shenzhen Open: Yoshihito Nishioka beats Pierre-Hugues Herbert to first career title|publisher=ESPN|accessdate=16 January 2025}}

Nishioka defeated American Tennys Sandgren in the first round of the Australian Open.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/tennis/news/australian-open-2019-results-andy-murray-bounced-in-round-1-roger-federer-takes-care-of-business/|title=Australian Open 2019 results: Andy Murray bounced in Round 1; Roger Federer takes care of business|work=CBS Sports|accessdate=16 January 2025}} He fell to Karen Khachanov in the second round.{{cite web|url=https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2019/01/c23db5e09075-update1-tennis-nishioka-knocked-out-in-2nd-round-of-australian-open.html|title=Tennis: Nishioka knocked out in 2nd round of Australian Open|publisher=Kyodo News|accessdate=16 January 2025}}

In the French Open, Nishioka defeated American Mackenzie McDonald in the first round.{{cite web|url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/05/28/tennis/juan-martin-del-potro-yoshihito-nishioka-win-opening-matches-french-open/|title=Juan Martin del Potro, Yoshihito Nishioka win opening matches at French Open|publisher=Japan Times|accessdate=16 January 2025}} He fell to Juan Martín del Potro in a nearly four-hour-long five-set match in the second round.{{cite web|url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/french-open-men/2019/french-open-2019-juan-martin-del-potro-survives-five-set-battle-to-reach-third-round_sto7303629/story.shtml|title=French Open 2019 – Juan Martin del Potro survives five-set battle to reach third round|publisher=Eurosport|accessdate=16 January 2025}}

At the Western & Southern Open, Nishioka had his first win against a top-ten player, defeating Kei Nishikori, whom Nishioka described as his hero, in the second round.{{cite web|url=https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2019/08/e97948fb55a8-tennis-unwell-nishikori-beaten-by-nishioka-in-masters-1000-event.html|title=https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2019/08/e97948fb55a8-tennis-unwell-nishikori-beaten-by-nishioka-in-masters-1000-event.html|publisher=Kyodo News|accessdate=16 January 2025}} Nishioka advanced to the quarter-finals of the tournament but had to withdraw due to illness.{{cite web|url=https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2019/08/e54a334f75d4-tennis-osaka-nishioka-withdraw-from-western-and-southern-open.html|title=Tennis: Osaka, Nishioka withdraw from Western and Southern Open|publisher=Kyodo News|accessdate=16 January 2025}}

At the Australian Open, Nishioka reached the third round of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time in his career, defeating 30th seed Dan Evans{{cite web|url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/australian-open/2020/australian-open-2020-news-dan-evans-suffers-straight-sets-defeat-to-world-no-71-nishioka_sto7622374/story.shtml|title=Australian Open 2020 news – Dan Evans suffers straight-sets defeat to world No 71 Nishioka|publisher=Eurosport|accessdate=16 January 2025}}

Nishioka reached his second ATP final in Delray Beach, where he lost to Reilly Opelka in three sets.{{Cite news |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/opelka-nishioka-delray-beach-2020-final |title=Reilly Opelka Beats Yoshihito Nishioka to Win Delray Beach Title | ATP Tour | Tennis|newspaper=Atp Tour }} As a result, he reached the top 50 at world No. 48 on 24 February 2020.{{Citation needed|date=January 2025}}

At the 2020 US Open, Nishioka lost in the first round to former champion Andy Murray in a come-from-behind victory for the Scotsman in five sets.{{Cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-yoshihito-nishioka-us-open-result-draw-five-set-fightback-a9700116.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220507/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-yoshihito-nishioka-us-open-result-draw-five-set-fightback-a9700116.html |archive-date=2022-05-07 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Andy Murray pulls off stunning fightback against Yoshihito Nishioka |website=Independent.co.uk |date=2 September 2020}}{{cbignore}}

Nishioka reached the quarterfinals in Lyon, where he to Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets.{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/sports/lyon-open-stefanos-tsitsipas-into-semi-finals-with-straight-sets-win-over-yoshihito-nishioka-9643561.html|title=Lyon Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas into semi-finals with straight-sets win over Yoshihito Nishioka|publisher=firstpost.com|accessdate=16 January 2025}}

Nishioka started his 2022 season at the Adelaide International 1. He lost in the first round to eighth seed Kwon Soon-woo.{{cite news |last1=Carr |first1=Harry |title=Djere and Kwon cruise through in Adelaide |url=https://www.stadiumastro.com/bola-sepak/djere-and-kwon-cruise-through-adelaide-207166 |access-date=30 September 2022 |publisher=www.stadiumastro.com |date=3 January 2022}} Getting past qualifying at the Adelaide International 2, he was defeated in the first round by lucky loser Thiago Monteiro.{{cite news |title=Thiago Monteiro turns and advances in Adelaide; Murray triumphs in Sydney |url=https://ge.globo.com/tenis/noticia/thiago-monteiro-vira-e-avanca-em-adelaide-murray-triunfa-em-sydney.ghtml |access-date=30 September 2022 |publisher=ge.globo.com |date=11 January 2022}} At the Australian Open, he lost in the first round to qualifier Radu Albot in four sets.{{cite news |title=Osaka Wins as Australian Open Starts Without Djokovic |url=https://rafu.com/2022/01/osaka-wins-as-australian-open-starts-without-djokovic/ |access-date=30 September 2022 |publisher=rafu.com |date=19 January 2022}}

After the Australian Open, Nishioka played at the Columbus Challenger. Seeded third, he won his 11th ATP challenger title by beating Dominic Stricker in the final.{{cite news |title=Nishioka Notches Columbus Challenger Title |url=https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/84983/nishioka-notches-columbus-challenger-title |access-date=30 September 2022 |publisher=www.tennis-tourtalk.com |date=1 February 2022 |archive-date=2 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220402161952/https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/84983/nishioka-notches-columbus-challenger-title |url-status=dead }} Seeded third at the Cleveland Open, he reached the final; however, he was defeated by Dominic Stricker.{{cite news |title=Cleveland Open: Stricker Surges To Title |url=https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/85214/cleveland-open-stricker-surges-to-title |access-date=30 September 2022 |publisher=www.tennis-tourtalk.com |date=7 February 2022}} At the first edition of the Dallas Open, he was eliminated in the second round by fifth seed Adrian Mannarino.{{cite news |title=Opelka, Brooksby make quarterfinals at inaugural Dallas Open |url=https://sports.nbcsports.com/2022/02/10/opelka-brooksby-make-quarterfinals-at-inaugural-dallas-open/ |access-date=30 September 2022 |publisher=sports.nbcsports.com |date=10 February 2022}} In Delray Beach, he was beaten in the first round by Oscar Otte.{{cite news |title=Millman outlasts Cressy in 3 sets at Delray Beach |url=https://sports.nbcsports.com/2022/02/16/millman-outlasts-cressy-in-3-sets-at-delray-beach/ |access-date=30 September 2022 |publisher=sports.nbcsports.com |date=16 February 2022}} Making it past qualifying at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel in Acapulco, he upset seventh seed, world No. 16, and 2020 finalist, Taylor Fritz, in the second round.{{cite news |title=Nadal Makes Personal History, Nears Medvedev Rematch In Acapulco |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/nadal-acapulco-2022-wednesday |access-date=30 September 2022 |publisher=www.atptour.com |date=24 February 2022}} He lost in the quarterfinals to top seed and world No. 2 Daniil Medvedev.{{cite news |title=Medvedev, Soon To Be World No. 1, Reaches Acapulco SFs |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/medvedev-nishioka-2022-acapulco-thursday |access-date=30 September 2022 |publisher=www.atptour.com |date=25 February 2022}} At the Indian Wells Masters, he fell in the final round of qualifying to Mikhail Kukushkin. Getting past qualifying at the Miami Open, he defeated 24th seed and world No. 27, Dan Evans, in the second round to reach the third round as a qualifier for only the second time in his career at this Masters event.{{cite news |title=Alcaraz Stays Hot With First Miami Win |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/alcaraz-fucsovics-miami-2022-saturday |access-date=30 September 2022 |publisher=www.atptour.com |date=27 March 2022}} He lost in the third round to Lloyd Harris.{{cite news |last1=Mostert |first1=Herman |title=SA tennis ace Lloyd Harris digs deep to reach Miami Open last 16 |url=https://www.news24.com/sport/tennis/atptour/sa-tennis-ace-lloyd-harris-digs-deep-to-reach-miami-open-last-16-20220328 |access-date=30 September 2022 |publisher=www.news24.com |date=28 March 2022}}

Nishioka started his clay court season at the BMW Open in Munich. Getting past qualifying, he lost in the first round to Emil Ruusuvuori.{{cite news |title=Zverev to play Rune, Kecmanovic also through at BMW Open |url=https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zverev-play-rune-kecmanovic-bmw-203617445.html |access-date=30 September 2022 |publisher=uk.sports.yahoo.com |date=25 April 2022}} In Madrid, he was defeated in the first round of qualifying by Lorenzo Musetti.{{cite news |last1=Di Lorito |first1=Paolo |title=ATP Madrid, qualifying: Musetti advances smoothly against Nishioka |url=https://www.ubitennis.com/blog/2022/04/30/atp-qualificazioni-madrid-musetti-avanza-senza-problemi-contro-nishioka/ |access-date=30 September 2022 |publisher=www.ubitennis.com |date=30 April 2022}} At the French Open, he lost in the first round to world No. 1 Novak Djokovic.{{cite news |title=Djokovic Breaks Early Nishioka Resistance For Opening Win |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-nishioka-roland-garros-2022-r1 |access-date=30 September 2022 |publisher=www.atptour.com |date=23 May 2022}}

At Wimbledon, Nishioka lost in the first round to Emil Ruusuvuori in four sets.{{cite news |title=Tennis: Nishioka eliminated in Wimbledon 1st round |url=https://nordot.app/914716686062075904?c=445918389795193953 |access-date=30 September 2022 |publisher=nordot.app |date=29 June 2022 |archive-date=5 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005103320/https://nordot.app/914716686062075904?c=445918389795193953 |url-status=dead }}

Ranked No. 96 at the Citi Open, he reached the quarterfinals, defeating Jenson Brooksby as well as 11th seed Alex de Minaur{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/atp/citi-open-nishioka-moves-into-last-16-615659.html |title=Tennis, ATP – Citi Open 2022: Nishioka sees off de Minaur |date=3 August 2022}}{{cite news |url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/atp-roundup-emil-ruusuvuori-earns-upsets-win-washington-2022-08-04/ |title=ATP roundup: Emil Ruusuvuori earns upsets win in Washington |newspaper=Reuters |date=4 August 2022}} and 7th seed Karen Khachanov in straight sets.{{cite web |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/kyrgios-opelka-nishioka-washington-2022-thursday |title=Yoshihito Nishioka Reaches Second QF of 2022 in Rainy Washington | ATP Tour | Tennis}} He defeated 16th seed Dan Evans in three sets to reach the semifinals of an ATP 500 event for the first time in his career.{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/atp/citi-open-nishioka-through-to-last-four-616283.html |title=Tennis, ATP – Citi Open 2022: Nishioka upends Evans |date=6 August 2022}} He went one step further to reach the biggest final of his career, defeating world No. 8 and top seed Andrey Rublev in straight sets, his third top-10 win in his career.{{cite web |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/rublev-nishioka-washington-2022-sf |title=Yoshihito Nishioka Stuns Andrey Rublev in Citi Open Washington Semi-finals|website=ATP Tour}} He lost in the final to Nick Kyrgios.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/62460625|title=Citi Open: Nick Kyrgios ends three-year title drought in Washington|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=16 January 2025}} As a result, he moved up more than 40 positions back into the top 60 and became the No. 1 Japanese player.{{Citation needed|date=January 2025}}

At the 2022 Korea Open, he defeated fifth seed Dan Evans in the first round for the sixth time overall and the third time that season.{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/63047138 |title=Britain's Evans beaten by Nishioka for sixth time |publisher=BBC Sport}} Next he defeated compatriot Taro Daniel and top seed and world No. 2 Casper Ruud to reach the semifinals for only his second top-5 win of his career.{{cite web | url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/nishioka-seoul-2022-friday | title=Yoshihito Nishioka Stuns Casper Ruud in Seoul|website=ATP Tour }} He defeated lucky loser Aleksandar Kovacevic to reach the final. He then won his second title, defeating fourth seed Denis Shapovalov in the final in straight sets.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/atptour/status/1576472921811263488|title=APT tour on X|access-date=2023-08-29}} As a result, he reached a new career-high of No. 41 on 3 October 2022.{{cite web | url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/shapovalov-nishioka-seoul-2022-sunday-final | title=Yoshihito Nishioka Sinks Denis Shapovalov for Seoul Crown|website=ATP Tour }} He became the first player from his nation to win a tour-level title since Kei Nishikori won Brisbane in 2019. At his home tournament, the Japan Open, he lost in the first round to Miomir Kecmanović.{{cite web | url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/kecmanovic-nishioka-tokyo-2022-wednesday | title=Miomir Kecmanovic Spoils Yoshihito Nishioka's Tokyo Return|website=ATP Tour }}

At the Paris Masters he lost to World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets. Despite the loss he reached a new career-high ranking of No. 36 on 7 November 2022, becoming the No. 1 Asian player, one position ahead of Alexander Bublik.{{cite web | url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/alcaraz-nishioka-paris-2022-wednesday | title=Carlos Alcaraz Makes Strong Start in Paris|website=ATP Tour }}

Nishioka started his 2023 season at the Adelaide International 1. He upset fifth seed and world No. 11, Holger Rune, in the first round in three sets.{{cite news |title=Early exits for Rune, Auger-Aliassime in Adelaide |url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/early-exits-rune-auger-aliassime-adelaide-2023-01-02/ |access-date=10 May 2023 |publisher=www.reuters.com |date=2 January 2023}} He reached the semifinals, where he retired during the second set against Sebastian Korda due to a leg injury.{{cite news |last1=Hope |first1=Shayne |title=Sebastian Korda advances to Adelaide final |url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/tennis/sebastian-korda-advances-to-adelaide-final-c-9381679 |access-date=10 May 2023 |publisher=thewest.com.au |date=7 January 2023}} Seeded 31st at the Australian Open, he reached the fourth round for the first time at a Grand Slam tournament, recording his 100th career match win over Mackenzie McDonald, before losing to 18th seed and world No. 20 Karen Khachanov.{{cite news |title=Khachanov Cruises Past Nishioka, Into Australian Open Quarter-finals |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/khachanov-nishioka-australian-open-2023-r4 |access-date=10 May 2023 |publisher=www.atptour.com |date=22 January 2023}} As a result, he reached a career-high singles ranking of No. 32 on 20 February 2023.{{cite news |last1=Eichenholz |first1=Andrew |title=Inside Yoshihito Nishioka's Renaissance |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/nishioka-australian-open-2023-feature |access-date=10 May 2023 |publisher=www.atptour.com |date=21 January 2023}}

After the Australian Open, Nishioka represented Japan in the Davis Cup tie against Poland. He played one match and beat Daniel Michalski.{{cite news |title=Tennis: Japan takes 2-0 lead over Poland in Davis Cup playoff |url=https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/02/4d5b242b05b7-update1-tennis-japan-takes-2-0-lead-over-poland-in-davis-cup-playoff.html |access-date=10 May 2023 |date=4 February 2023}} In the end, Japan won the tie over Poland 4–0.{{cite news |title=Tennis: Japanese doubles pair clinches Davis Cup tie against Poland |url=https://www.nippon.com/en/news/kd994858640172089344/ |access-date=10 May 2023 |date=5 February 2023}} Seeded fifth at the Delray Beach Open, he defeated Oscar Otte before losing in the second round to Mackenzie McDonald.{{cite news |title=Mmoh Stuns Shapovalov To Reach Delray Beach QFs |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/mmoh-shapovalov-delray-beach-2023-wednesday |access-date=10 May 2023 |publisher=www.atptour.com |date=16 February 2023}} At the Abierto Mexicano Telcel in Acapulco, he lost in the first round to sixth seed and world No. 15 Frances Tiafoe.{{cite news |title=Rune Rallies Past Shelton In Acapulco, Ruud Survives |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/rune-shelton-acapulco-2023-monday |access-date=10 May 2023 |publisher=www.atptour.com |date=28 February 2023}} Seeded 29th at the BNP Paribas Open, he fell in his second-round match to qualifier Cristian Garín.{{cite news |title=Aussie Thompson takes down Tsitsipas at BNP Paribas Open |url=https://sports.nbcsports.com/2023/03/10/aussie-thompson-takes-down-tsitsipas-at-bnp-paribas-open/ |access-date=10 May 2023 |publisher=sports.nbcsports.com |date=10 March 2023}} Seeded 28th at the Miami Open, he lost in the second round to Alex Molčan.{{cite news |title=Medvedev Sweeps Carballes Baena in his debut at the Miami Open |url= https://tennisuptodate.com/atp/medvedev-sweeps-carballes-in-his-debut-at-the-miami-open |access-date=10 May 2023 |date=26 March 2023}}

Nishioka started his clay court season at the Barcelona Open. Seeded 16th, he reached the third round defeating David Goffin before losing to fourth seed and world No. 8, Jannik Sinner, in three sets.{{cite news |last1=Roy |first1=Subhadeep |title=Jannik Sinner Overcomes Yoshihito Nishioka at Barcelona Open |url=https://lastwordonsports.com/tennis/2023/04/20/jannik-sinner-yoshihito-nishioka-barcelona/ |access-date=10 May 2023 |date=20 April 2023}} Seeded 28th in Madrid, he defeated Alex Molčan before getting eliminated from the tournament in the third round by fifth seed and world No. 6 Andrey Rublev.{{cite news |title= Andrey Rublev and Alexander Zverev through at Madrid Open after easily dispatching Yoshihito Nishioka and Hugo Grenier |url= https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/atp-madrid/2023/andrey-rublev-and-alexander-zverev-through-at-madrid-open-after-easily-dispatching-yoshihito-nishiok_sto9585369/story.shtml |access-date=10 May 2023 |publisher=www. eurosport.com |date=30 April 2023}} As the top seed at the Challenger 175, the Sardegna Open, he lost in the second round to Daniel Elahi Galán.{{cite news |last1=CIOTTI |first1=LORENZO |title=Furious Yoshihito Nishioka destroys three rackets at the Sardinia Open |url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/videos/ATP_Tennis/132201/furious-yoshihito-nishioka-destroys-three-rackets-at-the-sardinia-open/ |access-date=10 May 2023 |publisher=www.tennisworldusa.org |date=6 May 2023}} In Rome he lost to Lorenzo Sonego, also in the second round. In June at the French Open,{{cite news |title=Yoshihito Nishioka advances to third round of French Open |url= https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/02/tennis/yoshihito-nishioka-advances-third-round-french-open/ |date=2 June 2023}} he defeated qualifier Thiago Seyboth Wild, the conqueror of world No. 2 Daniil Medvedev, in five sets to advance to his second consecutive Grand Slam fourth round.{{cite web | url=https://www.barrons.com/news/japan-s-nishioka-ends-seyboth-wild-run-to-make-french-open-last-16-95b60efb | title=Japan's Nishioka Ends Seyboth Wild Run to Make French Open Last 16 }} He became just the second Japanese player after Kei Nishikori to reach the last 16 of the tournament since the start of the Open Era in 1968.{{cite news |title= Nishioka beats Seyboth Wild to reach French Open last 16 |url= https://www.nippon.com/en/news/kd1037732767349047724/tennis-nishioka-beats-seyboth-wild-to-reach-french-open-last-16.html |date=3 June 2023}} He lost to Tomás Martín Etcheverry in straight sets. As a result, he reached the top 30 in the rankings on 12 June 2023 and the top 25 a week later. Due to a groin injury sustained during his match against Etcheverry,{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-06-06 |title=Injury-hit Nishioka exits French Open with loss to Etcheverry |url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/06/06/tennis/nishioka-french-open-exit/ |access-date=2023-08-08 |website=The Japan Times }} Nishioka did not compete again until Wimbledon, where he lost in the first round to Daniel Galán.{{cite web|url=https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/07/4389624d573f-tennis-recuperating-nishioka-exits-wimbledon-in-1st-round.html|title=Tennis: Recuperating Nishioka exits Wimbledon in 1st round|publisher=Kyodo News|accessdate=16 January 2025}}

He reached his fifth final and first of the season at the Zhuhai Championships but lost to top seed Karen Khachanov.{{cite news |last1=Walsh |first1= Courtney |title= Nishioka Excited About Return Of Elite Tennis To China |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/nishioka-zhuhai-2023-feature |access-date=25 September 2023 |publisher=www.atptour.com |date=19 September 2023}}{{cite web | url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/khachanov-nishioka-zhuhai-2023-final | title=Karen Khachanov Returns to Winners' Circle in Zhuhai | ATP Tour | Tennis }}

In July, Nishioka won his third title at the Atlanta Open, defeating Jordan Thompson and becoming the final champion at the tournament.{{cite web|url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/nishioka-thompson-atlanta-2024-final|title=Nishioka navigates 5 hours of rain, beats Thompson to win Atlanta title|date=29 July 2024}}

At Japan Open where he entered the main draw as a wildcard, he upset Félix Auger-Aliassime saving two match points, reaching the second round for only the second time at his home tournament.{{cite web|url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/michelsen-tsitsipas-tokyo-2024-thursday|title=#NextGenATP Michelsen downs Tsitsipas in Tokyo; Home favourite Nishioka saves 2 MPs to upset Felix, Rune & Draper advance|date=26 September 2024|website=ATPTour}} Nishioka lost his next match to sixth seed Holger Rune.{{cite web|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/atp/japan-open-rune-reaches-quarter-finals-787589.html|title=Japan Open: Rune reaches quarter-finals|date=28 September 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=16 January 2025}}

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Current through the 2024 Hangzhou Open.

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|2024 Atlanta Open – Singles

|Atlanta Open, United States

|ATP 250

|Hard

|{{flagicon|AUS}} Jordan Thompson

|4–6, 7–6^(7–2), 6–2

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• He has a {{tennis record|won=4|lost=21}} record against players who were, at the time the match was played, ranked in the top 10.

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| bgcolor=#d4f1c5|Washington, D.C., US

| bgcolor=ccccff|Hard

| style="background:yellow;"|SF

| 6–3, 6–4

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| 4.

| {{flagicon|NOR}} Casper Ruud

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| Seoul, South Korea

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| style="background:#ffebcd;"|QF

| 6–2, 3–6, 6–2

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Category:Asian Games medalists in tennis

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