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Tennis pauline. sport Sunday 12th January 2025 01:59 AM REPORT

The first fight of this Australian Open is for the Japanese veteran! Hampered by injuries in recent seasons, Nishikori came back from 2 sets behind and saved 2 match points against the Brazilian Monteiro, to win in 5 sets and more than 4 hours! The score: 4-6, 6-7 (4), 7-5, 6-2, 6-3.

Here he is in the second round in Melbourne for the first time since 2019!

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