Kei Nishikori survives Fernando Verdasco comeback to win in five sets
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ByEurosport
Updated 27/05/2016 at 15:45 GMT
Kei Nishikori emerged victorious from a gruelling five-set match with Fernando Verdasco to reach the fourth round of the French Open.
Japan's Kei Nishikori returns the ball to Russia's Andrey Kuznetsov during their men's second round match at the Roland Garros 2016 French Tennis Open in Paris on May 25, 2016
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The Japan No 1 seem to be cruising as he took the first two sets 6-3 6-4 before his Spanish opponent staged a remarkable comeback.
The 32-year-old won the third and fourth sets 6-3 6-2 to set up a thrilling finale.
However, he could not maintain the momentum as Nishikori, the world No 6, took the final set 6-2.
He will now face Richard Gasquet, who beat Nick Kyrgios earlier on Friday, in the next round.
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