Aug 6, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Kei Nishikori (JPN) reacts after a point against Alex Michelsen (USA) (not pictured) in first round play at IGA Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports
Japan's Kei Nishikori ended a three-year drought by defeating American teen Alex Michelsen 3-6, 7-5, 6-4 on Tuesday in the first round of the National Bank Open in Montreal.
Nishikori, 34, had not won at the ATP Masters 1000 level since 2021 at Indian Wells.
