Kei Upsets Andy Murray

"I definitely have great memories here. Two years ago, I made the final for the first time in the Grand Slams. This is a great opportunity for me, to come in the semifinal here again. This is one of my favourite Grand Slams". 

Kei Nishikori said after he defeated the Rio Olympic Champion Andy Murry at the US Open Championship quarterfinals with 3-2 in three hours 57 minutes. 

Kei didn't start well at first, but after rain suspension he took control of the game. 

I live in his hometown, Matsue, Shimane prefecture, so I really hope his first Grand Slam title. A big chance is here, go Kei! 

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Kei Wins Bronze

Kei Nishikori became the first Japanese medalist since Ichiya Kumagai at the 1929 Antwerp Olympics. Kei defeated Rafael Nadal with a 2-1 to get bronze at Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games. 

I watched the game on TV. In the second set, he was about to get the medal, only one game to win. Nadal came back from the edge and took back 5 set straight. 

The third set, Nishikori got the first break. Nadal couldn't came back from that. 

I'm reall glad Kei's bronze medal. I hope he comes back to Matsue, his hometown, and to show the Olympic meal to us. 

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Bronze Medal Match

Kei Nishikori was defeated by Andy Murray with a 1-6, 4-6 will face Spain’s Rafael Nadal in Sunday’s bronze-medal match. Nishikori had only beaten Nadal once in seven previous encounters. If he win the next game, he will become the first Japanese man to win an Olympic tennis singles medal since the 1920 Antwerp Game. 

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Kei Goes to Semis

Japanese tennis player Kei Nishikori won over France’s Gael Monfils at the Rio Olympics. He was almost lost the game. He survived from three match points, a 3-6 tiebreake. 

Nishikori will face the defending champion Andy Murray in Saturday’s semifinal. Kei had a win-loss record of only a win and seven losses against Andy. I believe Kei will win this time and will go to the final. He was born in my city, so we are waiting for Kei to bring an Olympic medal to our city. 

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Djokovic Beats Nishikori

Japanese tennis player Kei Nishikori was defeated by No. 1 player Novac Djokovic with a 3-6, 3-6 score at the Miami Open final on Sunday. Djokovic, 28, also made a record of 28 Masters tournament wins in his career.

It was Kei's second masters tournament final. Many Japanese fans were waiting for his first victory of masters. He tried hard, but he couldn't get the title.  

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Sharapova Positive for Doping

Maria Sharapova, a Grand Slam champion tennis player, announced that she was positive for illegal drug test at the Australian Open. 

She said she had been taken the drug for ten years because of her health problems. The World Anti-Doping Agency newly banned the drug, but she said that she didn't aware of that. 

Her explanation doesn't have much conviction. Her agency might know what drugs were banned. In addition, she has lived in the United States since she was 7 years old and the drug has never been approved in America. It's hard to believe that she has used the drug for treatment. Only Russian doctors use the drug. In fact, some Russian athletes had tested positive for the drug, too. It's natural that Sharapova used the drug for boosting her performance. 

She must have obeyed rules. Fairness is necessary for sports competition. 

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Kei Gets the Memphis Title

Kei Nishikori got the fourth victory in a row at Memphis Open Tennis Championships in Tennessee. He beat American player Taylor Fritz at the final. 

His record of four consecutive titles at a single tournament is really remarkable. Only three active players have the record. The members are Federer, Nadal and Djicivic. Nishikori joined the legend players. 

He looked happy in the photos at the winning ceremony, but what he really want to get is a major title. I hope he gets one of the major title in this season. 

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Memphis Open

The three-time defending champion Kei Nishikori won a semifinals against Sam Querrey of America at 2016 Memphis Open Tennis. He will meet 18-year-old Taylor Fritz at the final. 

He plays very well in Tennessee every year. In addition, according to some reports, his service has really advanced recently. I believe I can hear the good news after the final match. 

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Kei and The Australian Open

Kei Nishikori was defeated by the No. 1 seed Novak Djokovic with a 0-3 at quarterfinals of the Australian Open in Melbourne. I watched the game on TV. Kei played well, but Djokovic was too strong to upset. 

The major titles three tournaments left and of course, the Olympics are coming this year. I really hope Kei gets one of them. 

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Fifth Seed at Wimbledon

Kei Nishikori has been named as the fifth seeded for Wimbledon. Nishikori was injured at the previous tournament, but he said that he has a good condition. 

Wimbledon is the most prominent tennis tournament. If he wins the tournament, that would be a historical event for Japanese. 

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Kei Failed

Kei Nishikori couldn't advance to the semifinals of the French Open Tennis. He lost the game against Tsonga with a 1-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 3-6. 

At the first two sets, he couldn't play well, but he gained after two sets. Unfortunately he lost the final set. 

Two Gland Slams has left this year. Could he get the first one soon? 

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Kei Reaches Quarters

Kei Nishikori has advanced to the French Open Tennis quarterfinals. It was the first time in more than 80 years for Japanese players to reach the quarterfinals. 

His next match is against a French player, so it would be a tough game for him. The audiences would be against him. But he has been playing well in this tournament, so I believe he will keep going to the final.

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Nishikori Wins The First Set

I'm watching French Open Tennis on TV now. Kei Nishikori is playing with Brazilian player, Bellucchi. He won the first set with a 7-5. 

Kei is performing well now. I believe he'll win this match. He's already broken two Bellucci's service games. 

I really want to see the first Grand Slam title for Japanese player. 

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Italian Open

Japanese tennis player Kei Nishikori won the third round at the Italian Open over Jiri Vesely of Czech Republic. That was his 30th wins in this season. 

As the French Open approaching, it was a good start for him. He said that he was a little bit tired because he has been talking part in many matches recently. But his physical performance has been improved dramatically in recent years, so he can get a good result in this tournament despite the tiredness. 

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Barcelona Open

Japanese tennis player Kei Nishikori won the Barcelona Open tennis tournament on Sunday. He was the defending champion of the tournament. 

At the final match, he won over Spanish Pablo Anduar with a 6-4, 6-4. I didn't watch the game, but news articles said it was a tough game. 

The tournament was held on clay court, so it was a good result for the next major tournament, the French Open. The French Open is famous for its red clay court of Roland Garros, Paris. 

I believe he will play well in the French Open as he did in Barcelona. Will he get his, and Japanese, first major title in Paris?

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Memphis Open Tennis

Kei Nishikori won the Memphis Tennis Open and he got the title three years in a row. He became the first player to do so. 

He was suffering to win until the final, but he was able to win a 2-0 against South African Kevin Anderson in the final. 

I saw a picture of the victory ceremony and Kei was holding a victory guitar instead of a trophy in it. It looked interesting and represented well for Memphis, Tennessee. 

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Kei Lost Qatar-finals

Kei Nishikori had to withdraw from the Australian Open Championships. He couldn't beat the defending champion Wawrinka with a 6-3, 6-4, 7-6. 

The tennis season this year has just started. Three Grand Slam titles left in front of Nishikori. I really look forward to seeing his play. 

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Kei Goes to the Semi-finals

Kei Nishikori has won over No.9 seed David Ferrer 3-0 to reach the quarter-finals of Australian Open today. He will meet the defending champion Stan Wawrinka of Swiss in the semi-finals. 

I didn't watch the game, but he might perform well today. Kei once beat Wawrinka in the U.S. Open last year, so I believe he has a chance to win the next match. 

Many Japanese fans have rushed to see Kei's play in Melbourne. He might get lots of energy from the Japanese audiences there. 

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Kei Couldn't Stop Djikovic

Kei Nishikori was defeated by Novac Djikovic by 1-2 in the semifinals at the ATP Tour Finals on November 15 in London.

"When he's playing well, I don't think anybody can stop him," said Nishikori. 

Nishikori lost the match, but the advanc to semifinals was an astonishing event for Japanese people. No Asian tennis player could ever take part in the year-end big tennis tournament before. Only the top eight players are involved the event. 

It has been a memorable and a sensational year for the 24-year-old Japane because he has risen from 17th to fifth in the world tennis rankings. And of course he almost reached one of four major championships, the U.S. Open title. 

He has made Kei fever in Japan. His models of rackets and outfits are often sold out in shops. He made Shuzo Matsuoka, a former top Japanese tennis player, busy. He even made an extra value for his favorite fish, nodoguro. 

Thanks, Kei. I really look forward to your performances next year. Get a major title!
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Kei Goes to Semifinals

Japanese tennis player Kei Nishikori won the last match of the first pool at the ATP Tour Finals against Ferrer.

I was able to watch Kei's game only a little on a news show. He showed us astonishing play in the last game. 

Nishikori is going to face the top ranked player Novac Djokovic at semifinals. He got a victory over Djikovic in the previous major tournament, the U.S. Open. I hope he will win the next match. Yes, he has a great opportunity to get a finalist in this year-end big event. 
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