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Published 30/03/2021 at 08:41 GMT
Stefanos Tsitsipas needed three sets to defeat former world number four Kei Nishikori 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 on Monday night.
The Greek player got off to a rapid start with a 3-0 lead before going on to wrap up the opening set after losing only four points on his own serve.
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Nishikori fought back in the second, taking a 3-0 lead before holding his nerve to see out a tense leveller.
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But Tsitsipas broke the Nishikori serve in a 10 minute opening service game in the third and momentum swung the 22-year-old's way. He sealed the tie in one hour and 56 minutes.
The Greek will meet Lorenzo Sonego in the next round, who defeated Daniel Elahi Galan 7-6(6), 6-3.
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