Kei Nishikori

2024 - 5 - 27

Kei Nishikori Triumphs Over Canadian Challenger Gabriel Diallo at French Open

French Open - Gabriel Diallo - Kei Nishikori - Tennis

Drama on the court as Nishikori defeats Diallo in a thrilling match at Roland Garros! 🎾

Kei Nishikori faced off against Canadian newcomer Gabriel Diallo in a gripping match at the French Open. In a back-and-forth battle, Nishikori emerged victorious after five intense sets, winning 7-5, 7-6, 3-6, 1-6, 7-5. The Japanese tennis star showcased his skill and resilience, overcoming Diallo's spirited performance. Despite Diallo's valiant efforts, Nishikori's experience and determination proved to be the deciding factors in this exciting showdown.

Gabriel Diallo's Grand Slam debut did not go as planned, with Nishikori's relentless play proving to be a tough challenge. Diallo showed promise by pushing the match to the limit but ultimately fell short against the seasoned competitor. Nishikori's win marked his return to Grand Slam tennis in a spectacular fashion, reminding fans of his talent and tenacity on the court.

In a post-match interview, Nishikori expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to compete at such a prestigious event and credited Diallo for putting up a strong fight. As the tournament progresses, Nishikori's fans eagerly await his next matches, hoping for more thrilling performances from the former world No. 4 player. Stay tuned for more exciting tennis action as the French Open unfolds!

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Nishikori overcomes Diallo to advance at the French Open - Tennis ... (tenniscanada.com)

Gabriel Diallo blows on his hand while waiting to return serve. Photo : Gyles Dias. Kei Nishikori overcame Canadian Gabriel Diallo 7-5, 7-6, 3-6, 1 ...

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Canada's Diallo falls to Nishikori in first round at Roland-Garros (TSN)

Canadian Gabriel Diallo's Grand Slam debut did not go as planned, as he fell to Japan's Kei Nishikori 7-5, 7-6 (3), 3-6, 1-6, 7-5 in the first round at ...

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Kei Nishikori wins 5-set thriller, Richard Gasquet earns emotional ... (ATP Tour)

Kei Nishikori's first Grand Slam match since the 2021 US Open proved a memorable one. The former No. 4 player in the PIF ATP Rankings battled past Canadian ...

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Canada's Gabriel Diallo unable to complete comeback vs. Nishikori ... (Sportsnet.ca)

Gabriel Diallo fought back to go the distance in his Grand Slam debut, but couldn't finish off his opponent at the French Open on Sunday.

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MATCH POINT: Kei Nishikori wins first Grand Slam match since ... (Tennis Magazine)

Kei Nishikori (JPN) defeats Gabriel Diallo (CAN) in the 2024 Roland Garros first round | Match Point.

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Tennis: Nishikori ekes out win on Grand Slam return at French Open (Kyodo News Plus)

Japan's former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori marks his return to Grand Slam tennis with a win, fending off Canadian qualifier Gabriel Diallo in five sets in the ...

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Canada's Gabriel Diallo falls in first round of French Open after five ... (Toronto Star)

PARIS - Canada's Gabriel Diallo rallied but fell just short, losing 7-5, 7-6 (3), 3-6, 1-6, 7-5 to Japan's Kei Nishikori on Sunday in first-round men's ...

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Kei Nishikori Gets through Tough Opener at French Open with 5-set ... (The Japan News)

PARIS — Kei Nishikori marked his return to Roland Garros by winning an epic first-round duel at the French Open, defeating qualifier Gabriel Diallo of ...

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Gabriel Diallo passe près de l'exploit à Roland-Garros face à Kei ... (ICI.Radio-Canada.ca)

Le Montréalais s'est incliné en cinq manches face au Japonais Kei Nishikori, dimanche.

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