‘Rehab is starting’ – Former ATP Slam finalist reveals huge injury development

2014 US Open finalist Kei Nishikori has undergone arthroscopic hip surgery, with his rehabilitation now up and running. The former world number four has not played since Indian Wells in October, announcing in January that he was dealing with injury and would have to skip his ‘home’ Slam of the Australian Open, the Asian-Pacific Major. On 25th January, Nishikori announced his decision to undergo hip surgery in order to get back to playing.“After trying several different rehab options, I have decided (together with my medical team) to have arthroscopic hip surgery this week,” he said in a statement on Twitter. “I will work as hard as I can and the goal is to be back in about six months. “Thank you for all your support and I look forward to seeing you on the tour again soon.”Now, the Japanese star has updated fans on the results of that surgery. “Surgery went good,” he captioned a video of himself walking on crutches. “Rehab is starting.”