Japanese Players to meet in Quarterfinals for first time in Open Era
Kei Nishikori
ATLANTA (July 19, 2012) – For the first time in Open Era history (since 1968), two Japanese players will meet in the quarterfinals as Kei Nishikori and Go Soeda have advanced after two rounds of play at the BB&T Atlanta Open taking place at Atlantic Station.
The 22-year-old Nishikori meets his countryman Soeda, age 27, on Friday in the second match on not before...
Soeda upsets Nishikori in Atlanta
Go Soeda upset Olympics doubles partner Kei Nishikori 6-2, 6-1 Friday in the quarterfinals of the Atlanta Open.
The match was the first pairing of two players from Japan in an ATP quarterfinal since the Open era began in 1968. Each also will represent Japan in singles in the London Olympics.
Soeda said Friday's draw was difficult for the friends but perhaps more difficult for...
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July 18, 2012
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Soeda, Ebden, Russell advance at Atlanta Open
Eighth-seeded Go Soeda of Japan overcame a nearly three-hour rain delay to beat Belgium's Xavier Malisse 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 in the first round of the Atlanta Open on Tuesday.
Soeda advanced to a second-round clash with Russia's Igor Kunitsyn.
Matthew Ebden of Australia held off qualifier Sergei Bubka of Ukraine 5-7, 6-1, 6-1, and will next meet either Ryan Harrison or Jame Blake...
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July 17, 2012
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Soeda, Ebden, Russell win in 1st round
Eighth-seeded Go Soeda of Japan overcame a nearly three-hour rain delay to beat Belgium's Xavier Malisse 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 in the first round of the Atlanta Open on Tuesday.
Soeda advanced to a second-round clash with Russia's Igor Kunitsyn.
Matthew Ebden of Australia held off qualifier Sergei Bubka of Ukraine 5-7, 6-1, 6-1, and will next meet either Ryan Harrison or Jame Blake...
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July 17, 2012
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Croatia defeats host Japan 3-2 in Davis Cup
Big-serving Ivo Karlovic beat Go Soeda 7-6 (4), 6-1, 6-4 Sunday, sending Croatia past Japan 3-2 and into the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup.
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February 12, 2012
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Wawrinka ousted in Chennai Open quarterfinals
Japanese qualifier Go Soeda upset defending champion Stanislas Wawrinka 6-4, 6-4 in the Chennai Open quarterfinals on Friday.
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