Crowd favourite Nishikori extends Aussie run
- Published: 16 Jan 2013 at 10.45
- Online news: Sports
Kei Nishikori thanked his enthusiastic Japanese fans as he powered into the Australian Open third round with a straight-sets win over Argentina's Carlos Berlocq.
Japan's Kei Nishikori uses an ice pack during a break in his match against Carlos Berlocq of Argentina at the Australian Open in Melbourne on January 16, 2013. The 16th seed surged home after being taken to a first set tiebreaker to oust the 68th-ranked Berlocq 7-6 (7/4), 6-4, 6-1 in 2hr 18min.
The 16th seed, backed by strong support on Show Court 3, surged home after being taken to a first set tiebreaker to oust the 68th-ranked Berlocq, 7-6 (7/4), 6-4, 6-1 in 2hr 18min.
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