Nishikori storybook run ends in U.S. Open final


  • Tennis
  • Tuesday, 09 Sep 2014

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Japanese trailblazer Kei Nishikori had a thrilling run at the U.S. Open, but could not summon a finishing kick as he hit the wall against big-hitting Marin Cilic in Monday's final at Flushing Meadows.

"I was a little bit tight and nervous, playing (my) first final," the 24-year-old said after his 6-3 6-3 6-3 drubbing.

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