US Open: Nishikori downs Wawrinka to reach semis

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Kei Nishikori

Kei Nishikori
Kei Nishikori

Japan’s Kei Nishikori became the first Japanese man for almost a century to reach the US Open semi-finals on Wednesday after securing an epic 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (9/7), 6-7 (5/7), 6-4 win over Stan Wawrinka.

Nishikori, the 24-year-old 10th seed, triumphed in 4 hours 15 minutes, his second marathon clash after needing 4 hours 19 minutes to get past Milos Raonic in the previous round.

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Nishikori will face either world number one Novak Djokovic or Andy Murray, both former champions, on Saturday for a place in Monday’s championship match.

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