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Kei Nishikori lost 6-4, 7-6(3) to compatriot Rei Sakamoto in the final round of U.S. Open qualifying on Friday, ending his hopes of featuring in the last Grand Slam of his career before retiring at season's end. The veteran was one win short of the main draw, while Sakamoto advances in his bid for a first major appearance.
Kei Nishikori edged closer to the US Open main draw with a 6-4, 6-4 win over American teen Michael Antonius in the second qualifying round on Wednesday. The 2014 finalist is one victory away from returning to the tournament in what is expected to be his final season.
Former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori, nearing retirement, advanced to the second round of U.S. Open qualifying with a 6-1, 2-6, 6-2 win over Austria's Sebastian Ofner on Tuesday. The 36-year-old Japanese player is chasing a spot in what could be his last Grand Slam appearance.
