India, June 21 -- Japanese tennis star Kei Nishikori is currently caught up in a messy scandal. It is not about his tennis, and it is worse than that! The world No. 61 player is alleged to have had years-long affair with model Azuki Oguchi, according to Japanese media reports.

Since then Nishikori has also issued a public apology, which has also surprised everyone, as its a personal issue. He said, "I deeply apologise for causing discomfort to everyone who supports me; tennis fans, tennis associations, sponsors, and other related parties, and for their concern and inconvenience due to my dishonest behavior."

"In addition, I deeply regret that I made my wife, children, and each 'parent' feel hurt.

"From now on, in order to fulfill my li...