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US Open 2016 Men’s Semifinals: Wawrinka vs. Nishikori Preview, Predictions
- Updated: September 8, 2016
When the 2016 U.S. Open began, many experts and fans projected reigning Wimbledon and Olympics champion Andy Murray to soar to another final. Playing the best tennis of his career, he was challenging Novak Djokovic for “top dog” status and the No. 1 ranking.
The sizzling Scot appeared well on his way to making those visions a reality. Until he ran into Kei Nishikori.
In a wacky quarterfinal that featured a rain delay, random noises from the stadium’s PA system and a rogue moth (yes, that actually happened), …