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 rising stars to compete at 2025 Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup Juniors
9 May, 2025
Renee Alame, Koharu Nishikawa and Jizelle Sibai, and Ymerali Ibraimi, Nikolas Baker and Jeffrey Strydom, will represent Australia in Junior Billie Jean King Cup and…
Read moreRenee Alame, Koharu Nishikawa and Jizelle Sibai, and Ymerali Ibraimi, Nikolas Baker and Jeffrey Strydom, will represent Australia in Junior Billie Jean King Cup and…
Aussie Weekly Wrap: Australia’s newest stars shine in Canberra
24 March, 2025
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.
Read moreRenee 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.
Australia’s Junior Billie Jean King Cup team bound for finals
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.
Read moreTop 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.
Aussie weekly wrap: Emotional victories and major breakthroughs
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.
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