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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: Emotional victories and major breakthroughs
![An emotional Alex Bolt celebrates qualifying at Wimbledon 2024. Picture: AELTC An emotional Alex Bolt celebrates qualifying at Wimbledon 2024. Picture: AELTC](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Bolt-W24-700x450.jpg)
1 July, 2024
An incredible run from Alex Bolt in the Wimbledon qualifying competition was among the many highlights for Australian players this week.
Read moreAn incredible run from Alex Bolt in the Wimbledon qualifying competition was among the many highlights for Australian players this week.
Aussie weekly wrap: In-form Australians excelling on grass
![AWW 240624 Ajla Tomljanovic, Rinky Hijikata and Jordan Thompson all posted career-best results on grass this week.](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/AWW-240624-700x450.jpg)
24 June, 2024
With breakthrough results and big wins, Ajla Tomljanovic, Rinky Hijikata and Jordan Thompson all starred at grass-court events this week.
Read moreWith breakthrough results and big wins, Ajla Tomljanovic, Rinky Hijikata and Jordan Thompson all starred at grass-court events this week.
Rising Aussie junior talents excited to learn at Billie Jean King Cup camp
![Billie Jean King Cup participants Renee Alame, Jizelle Sibai and Koharu Nishikawa. Pictures: Tennis Australia Billie Jean King Cup participants Renee Alame, Jizelle Sibai and Koharu Nishikawa. Pictures: Tennis Australia](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/BJK-Cup-junior-camp-16s-700x450.jpg)
12 April, 2024
Renee Alame, Jizelle Sibai and Koharu Nishikawa are three of the promising junior girls attending a four-day training camp in Brisbane this week.
Read moreRenee Alame, Jizelle Sibai and Koharu Nishikawa are three of the promising junior girls attending a four-day training camp in Brisbane this week.
Australia’s Billie Jean King Cup team inspiring the next generation
![The Australian Billie Jean King Cup team with the nation's most promising junior girls in Brisbane. Picture: Tennis Australia The Australian Billie Jean King Cup team with the nation's most promising junior girls in Brisbane. Picture: Tennis Australia](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/245870-700x450.jpg)
10 April, 2024
The nation's top junior girls have joined the Australian Billie Jean King Cup team in Brisbane this week for a four-day training camp.
Read moreThe nation's top junior girls have joined the Australian Billie Jean King Cup team in Brisbane this week for a four-day training camp.