Paire parlays fun approach into upset of Nishikori


  • Tennis
  • Tuesday, 01 Sep 2015

Benoit Paire of France reacts after winning a point against Kei Nishikori of Japan (not pictured) on day one of the 2015 U.S. Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Fun-loving Frenchman Benoit Paire registered the biggest shock of an upset-filled opening day at the U.S. Open with a stunning five-set victory over 2014 finalist Kei Nishikori of Japan on Monday.

The bearded Paire said the key to his 6-4 3-6 4-6 7-6(6) 6-4 win was to throw caution to the wind, hit out, and most of all, have fun.

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