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Djokovic faces Nishikori in Miami Open final

Sunday, 3 April 2016 09:19

World number one Novak Djokovic will face Kei Nishikori in the Miami Open final on Sunday. This will be the ninth meeting between the pair, with Djokovic leading with six wins. The Serb is attempting to win the title for a record equalling sixth time in what is his seventh Miami final. Here’s what he has to say about playing the Japanese player.

Meanwhile, Nishikori says he’s worked hard to get to this stage.

In the women's game, Victoria Azarenka defeated Svetlana Kuznetsova in straight sets to pick up her second WTA title in two weeks. The 25-year-old won 6-3 6-2 in 77 minutes, her third Miami Open victory since 2009.

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