Nishikori’s play on the courts also was a highlight of Hawaii tennis in 2018. The year featured former Mililani star Alyssa Tobita, below left, ending her collegiate career at Oregon at the NCAA ...

"Tennis is big in Hawaii so any professional that comes is a big opportunity to come and watch them." But a bit of a silver lining: in Sharapova’s place was Mililani graduate Alyssa Tobita.