A best approximation theorem for nonexpansive set-valued mappings in hyperconvex metric spaces (Q2495318)

Several fixed point theorems and best approximation theorems have analogous results in hyperconvex metric spaces. Recently, the Ky Fan best approximation theorem for set-valued mappings on a compact subset of a hyperconvex metric space was given [\textit{W. A. Kirk, B. Sims} and \textit{G. X. Yuan}, Nonlinear Anal., Theory Methods Appl. 39A, 611--627 (2000; Zbl 1068.47072)]. In the present paper the author extends this result to a result on nonexpansive set-valued mappings on a noncompact subset of a hyperconvex metric space. Interesting fixed point theorems are derived as corollaries.