Nishikori pulls out of French Open

1:51 PM, May 22, 2012   |    comments
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Paris, France (Sports Network) - Rising Japanese Kei Nishikori has pulled out of the upcoming French Open, citing a stomach injury.

The 22-year-old Nishikori, who suffered the injury in Barcelona last month, is currently 18th in the world and the highest-ranked Japanese player ever.

World No. 10 American Mardy Fish pulled out of Roland Garros on Monday, citing fatigue.

The 2012 French Open will commence Sunday in Paris.

The Sports Network