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MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 2017 SPORTS TENNIS Zverev rips Nishikori, faces Anderson for title WASHINGTON: Germany’s Alexander year Sunday against 45th-ranked for a 2-1 lead in the second set and held May on his way to the Rome title, his third pion, last raised a trophy at Memphis in Zverev dominated Japan’s Kei Nishikori 6- Anderson, who ousted 19th-ranked to the finish, claiming victory when crown of 2017 after Montpellier and February 2016, a run that includes six 3, 6-4 Saturday in a showdown of top-10 American Jack Sock 6-3, 6-4 on the Nishikori netted a forehand. “I played a Munich. finals losses. “I don’t feel like last year yet, rivals to reach the ATP and WTA Citi Open Washington hardcourts. “Getting the great match,” Zverev said. “I started 3-0. “It’s going to be a tough match. Alex but I feel like if I keep playing my best ten- final against South Africa’s Kevin hardcourt season started with a win That helped the confidence. I played real- has had a great year,” Anderson said. “For nis it will come back,” Nishikori said. Anderson. Zverev, ranked a career-best would be great,” Zverev said. ly well.” me it’s really focusing on things I can do Nishikori was also tired after two long eighth this week, dropped only seven Zverev dominated from the start, win- Zverev, whose fourth-round and playing the best I can.” Anderson matches that finished after midnight points on his serve and never faced a ning the first 10 points and 12 of the first Wimbledon run was his Grand Slam best, reached his first final since winning his because of rain.
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