Defeating Novak Djokovic, Kei Nishikori makes Grand Slam history

Kei Nishikori made tennis history by becoming the first Asian player to reach the men's singles final at a Grand Slam tournament.

Nishikori won 3-1 with the scores of sets 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (4) and 6-3 against world number 1 Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals of the 2014 US Open.

The Japanese player made an impressive start when he continuously won the game where his opponent, the world number 1, was serving to take the lead with a score of 6-4.

Japanese tennis player Kei Nishikori (Getty Images)

Except for the second set, which he lost quickly 1-6, Kei Nishikori showed his effort and determination to outplay his Serbian opponent. Winning the tie-break in the third set helped the 24-year-old play confidently and defeat Djokovic 6-3 in the next set to win the semifinal 3-1.

Thus. Kei Nishikori made history in world tennis when he became the first Asian tennis player to reach the men's singles final at a Grand Slam tournament.

The Japanese player's opponent in the final match will be Marin Cilic after the 14th seed from Croatia defeated Roger Federer in three straight sets with scores of 6-3, 6-4 and 6-4 in the second semi-final that took place later./.

According to VOV