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Kei Nishikori Advances to Quarterfinals at Caribbean Open

Competing in his first tournament since the BNP Paribas Open in October 2021, Kei Nishikori triumphed for the second time in three days in Puerto Rico.

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11 months ago

June 16, 2023

Ed Odeven

Kei Nishikori competes in the second round of the ATP Challenger Tour's Caribbean Open on June 15 in Palmas del Mar, Puerto Rico. (KYODO)

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Kei Nishikori has advanced to the quarterfinals of the ATP Challenger Tour's Caribbean Open, his first tennis tournament in 20 months.

The 33-year-old defeated American Mitchell Krueger 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the second round on Thursday, June 15 in Palmas del Mar, Puerto Rico.

With a determined effort, solid footwork and an effective mix of shot selections, Nishikori overcame a mediocre start to book a spot in the final eight.

Nishikori provided glimpses of his best tennis skills from past years, which propelled him to 12 tournament titles on the top-level ATP Tour. (Watch highlights of the match on YouTube.)

"I couldn't play with patience at the start. But I had everything my way in the second half of the match," Nishikori told reporters after the match, according to Kyodo News.

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Author: Ed Odeven

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