James Blake exacted a measure of revenge with a 6-4 6-4 victory over Japanese wildcard Kei Nishikori in the opening round of the USA Men’s Clay Court Championship in Houston on Wednesday.
The top-seeded American used a powerful serve to dispose of his 18-year-old opponent in one hour 29 minutes.
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