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Nishikori Another Epic Victory

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Kei Nishikori through to the third round, 17 January 2019 Source: Luke Hemer/Tennis Australia

Japan's Kei Nishikori had another scare during his second match against Croatia's Ivo Karlovic. He goes through to the third round after nearly 4 hours of battle.


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Japan's Kei Nishikori had another scare during his second match against Croatia's Ivo Karlovic. He goes through to the third round after nearly 4 hours of battle.


Kei Nishikori made another great escape at the Australian Open on Thursday, surviving a second five-set battle and 59 aces from Ivo Karlovic to squeeze into the third round.

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