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MARIN CILIC

TENNIS
Sep 30, 2018
Marin Cilic, Kei Nishikori amongst favorites as unpredictable Japan Rakuten Open begins
With Ariake Coliseum undergoing renovations ahead of the 2020 Summer Games, eight of the world's top 25 players will descend upon Musashino Forest Sports Plaza in Chofu, western Tokyo, this week for the 2018 Rakuten Japan Open. The facility's court speed and playing conditions are unknowns, making this...
Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 7, 2017
Mannarino, Goffin advance to Japan Open men's final
Unseeded Frenchman Adrian Mannarino stunned top seed Marin Cilic 6-7 (5-7), 6-4, 6-0 on Saturday to book his place in the Japan Open final against Belgium's David Goffin.
TENNIS
Nov 28, 2016
Argentina captures first David Cup title
Argentina lifted its first Davis Cup title after Juan Martin Del Potro and Federico Delbonis won Sunday's reverse singles to complete the South American nation's spectacular comeback in a 3-2 victory over host Croatia in the final.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 8, 2016
Goffin, Kyrgios roll into Japan Open final
Belgium's David Goffin set up a Japan Open final showdown with Australian Nick Kyrgios after beating Croatia's Marin Cilic 7-5, 6-4 in Saturday's semifinal.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 7, 2016
Crafty Kyrgios conquers Muller, advances to Japan Open semis
Australian world No. 15 Nick Kyrgios showcased the full range of his mercurial talents to reach the Japan Open semifinals with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Luxembourg's Gilles Muller on Friday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 9, 2015
Nishikori battles past Cilic
Defending champion Kei Nishikori fought back from a set down to reach the Japan Open semifinals after a 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 win over Croatia's Marin Cilic on Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 9, 2014
Disappointment for Nishikori, but Asian tennis stars are on the rise
Tokyo's morning rush hour probably flowed a little smoother than usual Tuesday as millions delayed their journeys after finding a TV showing a 24-year-old wielding a tennis racket on a patch of concrete in a New York suburb.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 9, 2014
Fans rally behind Nishikori despite loss
Despite a disappointing loss for Kei Nishikori in the U.S. Open final Tuesday in New York, Japanese fans rallied behind the young tennis star, saying that his improbable run to the final will be a valuable experience for him.

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