PLAYER PROFILE

Koharu Nishikawa

  • LivesMelbourne, Australia
  • PlaysRight-handed
  • Started playing tennis when she was “four or five years old”
  • Represented Australia at the World Juniors finals in Czech Republic
  • Represented Australia at the Junior Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Spain
  • Lists her biggest inspiration as Ash Barty
  • Says she has modelled her game on Ash Barty. Loves her slice and variety on court.
  • Favourite tennis memory as a fan was watching Roger Federer win his 2017 Australian Open against Rafael Nadal.
  • Has been attending the Australian Open as a fan since she was five years old and aims to compete in the Grand Slam.

Koharu Nishikawa in the news

Aussie Weekly Wrap: Australia’s newest stars shine in Canberra
Rhiannon
9 hours ago

Renee Alame, Rianna Alame and Ava Beck walked away from the ITF J100 tournament in Canberra as champions this week, headlining a strong week for the Aussies around the world.
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Australia’s Junior Billie Jean King Cup team bound for finals
(L-R) Renee Alame, Ava Beck and Koharu Nishikawa will represent Australia at the 2024 Billie Jean King Cup Juniors by Gainbridge Finals in Turkey.
4 October, 2024

Top juniors Renee Alame, Ava Beck and Koharu Nishikawa will represent Australia at the 2024 Billie Jean King Cup Juniors by Gainbridge Finals in Turkey from 11-17 November.
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Aussie weekly wrap: Emotional victories and major breakthroughs
An emotional Alex Bolt celebrates qualifying at Wimbledon 2024. Picture: AELTC
1 July, 2024

An incredible run from Alex Bolt in the Wimbledon qualifying competition was among the many highlights for Australian players this week.
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Aussie weekly wrap: In-form Australians excelling on grass
Ajla Tomljanovic, Rinky Hijikata and Jordan Thompson all posted career-best results on grass this week.
24 June, 2024

With breakthrough results and big wins, Ajla Tomljanovic, Rinky Hijikata and Jordan Thompson all starred at grass-court events this week.
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