Brisbane International: Nishikori beats Wawrinka, cruises to final

Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka hits a return against Japan's Nei Nishikori in their men's single semi-final match at the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane on January 7, 2017. © AFP

Kei Nishikori of Japan has advanced to the final of the Brisbane International tournament by defeating Stan Wawrinka.

Kei Nishikori. © Reuters

The 27 year old Japanese was bidding for a first final berth at the Brisbane with a straight sets win at 7-6 , 6-3 over his Swiss rival.

Stan Wawrinka. © AP

Nishikori took a tight first set in a tie break with a mix of powerful groundstrokes and well disguised drop shots.

Wawrinka though, had treatment on his lower left leg after the tie break and twice again in the second set.


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