Mar 26, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Kei Nishikori (R) shakes hands with Roger Federer (L) after their match on day ten of the Sony Open at Crandon Tennis Center. Nishikori won 3-6, 7-5, 6-4. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
MIAMI (Reuters) - A tireless Kei Nishikori shocked 17-time grand slam winner Roger Federer 3-6 7-5 6-4 on Wednesday to claim his second top five scalp in two days and reach the semi-finals of the Sony Open.
After knocking off fourth seeded Spaniard David Ferrer in a three-hour marathon on Tuesday, the 21st ranked Japanese was forced to go the distance again, surviving a two-hour centre court battle with Federer.
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