Tag: Kei Nishikori

Nishikori tops Dimitrov to face Chardy in Brisbane International semis

Japanese tennis player Kei Nishikori on Thursday kept his Brisbane International campaign rolling as he overpowered Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov 7-5, 7-5 in the quarterfinals.

January 4, 2019

Federer crashes to Nishikori in ATP Finals opener

Roger Federer suffered a shock straight-sets defeat to Kei Nishikori at the ATP Finals, severely denting his bid for the 100th title of his illustrious career.

November 12, 2018

Nishikori replaces injured Del Potro at ATP Finals

Kei Nishikori will compete in the ATP Finals in London following the withdrawal of Juan Martin del Potro due to a right knee injury.

November 4, 2018

Roger Federer fires to join Novak Djokovic in Shanghai semis

The second semi-final tees up Novak Djokovic against young German star Alexander Zverev, just the second time they will have met.

October 13, 2018

US Open 2018: Novak Djokovic sets up final clash with Juan Martin del Potro

It was plain sailing for the 31-year-old Serb who is chasing a 14th Slam title to take him level with Pete Sampras on the all-time list.

September 8, 2018

US Open 2018: Kei Nishikori exacts revenge over Marin Cilic

Kei Nishikori reached the US Open semi-finals on Wednesday, holding on for a 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/5), 4-6, 6-4 victory over Marin Cilic — the man who beat him in the 2014 final. Japan’s Nishikori, who missed last year’s US Open after a season-ending wrist injury, joined compatriot Naomi Osaka in reaching the semis — …

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September 6, 2018

Marin Cilic to face Kei Nishikori in US Open quarters

The Croatian defeats Belgium's David Goffin 7-6 (6), 6-2, 6-4

September 4, 2018

Washington Open: Alexander Zverev outlasts Kei Nishikori

Germany's third-ranked Zverev, seeking his fifth final of the season and third title of the year after Munich and Madrid.

August 4, 2018

Wimbledon 2018: Novak Djokovic unhappy despite reaching semis

It will be Djokovic's first semi-final at a major since the 2016 French Open when he completed the career Grand Slam.

July 12, 2018

Djokovic to meet Nadal in Italian Open semis

Serbian great Novak Djokovic got off to a rocky start against Kei Nishikori before battling back to win 2-6, 6-1, 6-3 and set up an Italian Open semi-final showdown against seven-time champion Rafael Nadal of Spain. Djokovic, a four-time champion at this clay-court ATP World Tour Masters 1000 event, was outplayed from the baseline in …

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May 19, 2018

Italian Open: Kei Nishikori sees off Grigor Dimitrov in R2

Next up for Nishikori in Thursday third-round action will be Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber, who defeated American Jack Sock 6-4, 6-3 on Tuesday.

May 17, 2018

Monte-Carlo Masters: Kei Nishikori, Andrey Rublev progress

Nishikori, aged 28, is set to play against Russia's Daniil Medvedev, World No.49, in the next round.

April 17, 2018

Murray maintains top spot in ATP rankings

Britain's Andy Murray has maintained his position on top of the men's Association of Tennis Professionals world singles rankings released on Monday, with 7.750 points. There were no changes in this week's rankings, with Spain's Rafael Nadal on the second spot, followed by Switzerland's Roger Federer on third. However, with Murray out of action because …

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August 7, 2017

Kevin Anderson downs Jack Sock to reach Washington final

Anderson seeks his fourth and biggest career ATP title on the Washington hardcourts.

August 6, 2017

Wimbledon 2017: Kei Nishikori, Johanna Konta made to sweat

Meanwhile, Victoria Azarenka continued her comeback bid with an easy win over Elena Vesnina.

July 6, 2017

Russia’s Karen Khachanov advances to Halle Open quarters

Khachanov reached the Halle Open quarter-finals after the withdrawal of Nishikori.

June 22, 2017

French Open: Memory fails Nishikori ahead of Murray reunion

Nishikori will take on Murray for a semis berth with the Briton prevailing in 8 of their 10 previous meetings.

June 6, 2017