Melbourne (AFP) – Japan’s Kei Nishikori fought past a tough Australian challenge from Jordan Thompson to post a 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (7/4) opening win at the Kooyong Classic on Wednesday.The defending champion at the eight-man tune-up for the Australian Open needed just over two hours to earn the victory.US Open finalist Nishikori, ranked fifth in the world, was forced to work hard in swirling winds at Kooyong Club.”Conditions made it tough to play,” said the 25-year-old Nishikori. “It was difficult for me to be aggressive. But I played a good tiebreak and I’m happy to win today.”Nishikori came to Kooyong …read more
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