Tennis: Novak Djokovic beats Kei Nishikori to make Wimbledon semifinals
Wed Jul 11, 2018 03:09:pm World
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Novak Djokovic reached his first Grand Slam semi-final in almost two years after beating Kei Nishikori in four sets at Wimbledon on Wednesday.
The Serbian battled through 6-3 3-6 6-2 6-2 on Centre Court to set up a meeting with either Rafael Nadal or Juan Martin del Potro in the semi-finals on Friday.
It will be Djokovic's first Grand Slam semi-final since the 2016 US Open as he continues his bid to return to the top of the game.
The three-time Wimbledon champion has looked in impressive form over the last week and was too strong for Nishikori, who was competing in his first quarter-final at the All England Club.
Despite handing back an early break in the opening set, Djokovic broke again for 5-3 and then wrapped up the set.
Nishikori held a 10-minute game to start the second set and then saved three break points in his next service game as Djokovic looked to build on his advantage.
However, Djokovic was unable to maintain his level and it was Nishikori who broke for 3-1 and took the second set.
Djokovic looked to be growing frustrated and was warned for throwing his racket into the ground.
However, he prevented further damage when he held from 0-40 at 2-2 in the third set, and the hold would prove significant as he responded well to break Nishikori twice in succession.
The 12-time Grand Slam champion then raised his level in the fourth set and finished with a winner into the corner to book his place in the semi-finals on Friday.
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The Serbian battled through 6-3 3-6 6-2 6-2 on Centre Court to set up a meeting with either Rafael Nadal or Juan Martin del Potro in the semi-finals on Friday.
It will be Djokovic's first Grand Slam semi-final since the 2016 US Open as he continues his bid to return to the top of the game.
The three-time Wimbledon champion has looked in impressive form over the last week and was too strong for Nishikori, who was competing in his first quarter-final at the All England Club.
Despite handing back an early break in the opening set, Djokovic broke again for 5-3 and then wrapped up the set.
Nishikori held a 10-minute game to start the second set and then saved three break points in his next service game as Djokovic looked to build on his advantage.
However, Djokovic was unable to maintain his level and it was Nishikori who broke for 3-1 and took the second set.
Djokovic looked to be growing frustrated and was warned for throwing his racket into the ground.
However, he prevented further damage when he held from 0-40 at 2-2 in the third set, and the hold would prove significant as he responded well to break Nishikori twice in succession.
The 12-time Grand Slam champion then raised his level in the fourth set and finished with a winner into the corner to book his place in the semi-finals on Friday.
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