US Open upset as Nishikori beats Djokovic

Kei Nishikori stunned Novak Djokovic to become the first Japanese player ever to reach a grand slam singles final.

US Open upset as Nishikori beats Djokovic

Kei Nishikori stunned Novak Djokovic to become the first Japanese player ever to reach a grand slam singles final.

World number one Djokovic was bidding to reach his fifth consecutive US Open final but Nishikori played superbly to win 6-4 1-6 7-6 (7/4) 6-3 and set up a clash with either Roger Federer or Marin Cilic.

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