Former finalist Kei Nishikori has withdrawn from the US Open despite testing negative for coronavirus. Former finalist Kei Nishikori has withdrawn from the US Open despite negative Covid-19 testHe said in a statement on his official app: 'I am happy to announce that I tested negative for Covid. 'Having said that, I (together with my team) have decided to skip the US Open this year. A host of players will be missing from the US Open as they have decided not to travel due to the risks of coronavirus. Defending men's champion Rafael Nadal, reigning women's champion Bianca Andreescu, women's world number one and two Ashleigh Barty and Simona Halep and Australian Nick Kyrgios are among the highest profile names to withdraw.

Source: Daily Mail August 26, 2020 21:49 UTC