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
Rising Aussie junior talents excited to learn at Billie Jean King Cup camp
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
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.
Aussie weekly wrap: Rising Australians soar to new heights
25 March, 2024
Hayden Jones, Gabriella Da Silva Fick, Talia Gibson and Adam Walton all recorded career-best results this week.
Read moreHayden Jones, Gabriella Da Silva Fick, Talia Gibson and Adam Walton all recorded career-best results this week.
Aussie teen Tahlia Kokkinis relishing experience at Australian Open 2024
22 January, 2024
Queensland talent Tahlia Kokkinis scored her first Grand Slam win this week in the Australian Open 2024 Junior Championships.
Read moreQueensland talent Tahlia Kokkinis scored her first Grand Slam win this week in the Australian Open 2024 Junior Championships.
