Australian firebrand Nick Kyrgios will take on Belgium's David Goffin
at the Japan Open final after both men stomped on more experienced
opponents in their semifinals Saturday Oct 08,2016
Sixth seed Kyrgios overpowered French second seed Gael Monfils with a succession of fiery forehand shots that only intensified in the second set, taking him to a 6-4, 6-4 win.
Fifth-seeded Goffin, the world's number 14, also beat fourth seed Marin Cilic, ranked 11th in the world, in a 7-5, 6-4 victory, demonstrating he is a strong contender for the Tokyo trophy.
The final will be the first tour-level encounter between the two men, with Goffin vowing to make Kyrgios work hard.
Note
Defending champion and US Open winner Stan Wawrinka withdrew from the Tokyo event due to back trouble, while home favourite Kei Nishikori, winner in 2014 and 2012, was unable to finish his second-round match Wednesday because of muscle strain.
Injuries also forced Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro, Japan Open winner in 2013, to skip the tournament after receiving an invitation as a wildcard.
Sixth seed Kyrgios overpowered French second seed Gael Monfils with a succession of fiery forehand shots that only intensified in the second set, taking him to a 6-4, 6-4 win.
Fifth-seeded Goffin, the world's number 14, also beat fourth seed Marin Cilic, ranked 11th in the world, in a 7-5, 6-4 victory, demonstrating he is a strong contender for the Tokyo trophy.
The final will be the first tour-level encounter between the two men, with Goffin vowing to make Kyrgios work hard.
Note
Defending champion and US Open winner Stan Wawrinka withdrew from the Tokyo event due to back trouble, while home favourite Kei Nishikori, winner in 2014 and 2012, was unable to finish his second-round match Wednesday because of muscle strain.
Injuries also forced Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro, Japan Open winner in 2013, to skip the tournament after receiving an invitation as a wildcard.
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