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Japan's Nishioka into Atlanta Open semis

Xinhua, August 6, 2016 Adjust font size:

Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka, 20, stunned Horacio Zeballos on 6-4, 6-4 on Friday to roar into his maiden ATP Tour semifinal at the Atlanta Open.

Nishioka did not drop a serve as he posted his most dominant victory so far in a week that also saw him oust fourth seeded Alexandr Dolgopolov.

He will face second seeded Aussie Nick Kyrgios who won a tight match against fifth seed Fernando Verdasco 6-4, 6-7 (7/5), 6-3.

"I've been working on my serve a lot. More percentage, more power," said Nishioka. Endit