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 weekly wrap: In-form Australians excelling on grass
Ajla Tomljanovic, Rinky Hijikata and Jordan Thompson all posted career-best results on grass this week.
24 June, 2024

With breakthrough results and big wins, Ajla Tomljanovic, Rinky Hijikata and Jordan Thompson all starred at grass-court events this week.
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Rising Aussie junior talents excited to learn at Billie Jean King Cup camp
Billie Jean King Cup participants Renee Alame, Jizelle Sibai and Koharu Nishikawa. Pictures: Tennis Australia
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.
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Australia’s Billie Jean King Cup team inspiring the next generation
The Australian Billie Jean King Cup team with the nation's most promising junior girls in Brisbane. Picture: Tennis Australia
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.
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Aussie weekly wrap: Rising Australians soar to new heights
Hayden Jones, Gabriella Da Silva Fick, Talia Gibson and Adam Walton all recorded career-best results this week.
25 March, 2024

Hayden Jones, Gabriella Da Silva Fick, Talia Gibson and Adam Walton all recorded career-best results this week.
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