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# ATP Washington picks: Kei Nishikori vs. Juncheng Shang tennis odds, predictions, best bets
Kei Nishikori is retiring at the end of the 2026 season. for the NY POST
_Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our [editorial standards](https://nypost.com/betting-editorial-standards/) for more information._ The North American hard-court season, which culminates with the [US Open](https://nypost.com/article/best-tennis-betting-sites-tennis-sportsbooks-ranked-august-2022/), gets underway in earnest on Monday at ATP Washington.
The field for this 500-level tournament features plenty of American stars like Ben Shelton, Taylor Fritz, and Frances Tiafoe, but the most intriguing name may be Kei Nishikori. The former US Open runner-up and 12-time winner on the ATP Tour has announced that he will retire after this season, bringing to an end a legendary career.
Nishikori, who won this event in 2015, is a decided underdog against Juncheng “Jerry” Shang in Round 1 on Monday evening.
## ATP Washington pick: Nishikori vs. Shang
At the peak of his powers, Nishikori was a wonder to watch on the court. He was a master at keeping his opponent on his toes, and he made up for his lack of size and power with elegant shot-making and elite agility.
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He was never able to win the big one, but an in-form Nishikori was a nightmare for any player.