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
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.
Aussie weekly wrap: In-form Australians excelling on grass
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
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.
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