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Married Tennis Star Addresses Cheating Allegations

“I deeply regret making my wife and children feel hurt.”

Japanese tennis star and Olympian Kei Nishikori has released a statement after allegations that he had an affair with a model. Nishikori told the Japanese tabloid Shukan Bunshun that he regrets making his “wife and children feel hurt.” He has been married to his wife, Mai Yamaguchi, since 2020, and the couple shares two children together, People reported. “I deeply apologize 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,” Nishikori, 35, said. “Moving forward, in order to fulfill 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.” The tennis champion was photographed visiting model Azuki Oguchi’s apartment in Japan last week, the New York Post reported. Nishikori and Oguchi reportedly first met in 2022.