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Japanese's Rei Sakamoto earns a US Open spot, but beats his retiring hero Kei Nishikori to do it
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk BRIAN MAHONEY, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· August 28, 2026
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Key points This victory came at the expense of Nishikori's hopes for one last Grand Slam appearance. Sakamoto won the match 6-4, 7-6 (3) on Friday.
From New York: Rei Sakamoto has earned a spot in the US Open by defeating Kei Nishikori. This victory came at the expense of Nishikori's hopes for one last Grand Slam appearance. Sakamoto won the match 6-4, 7-6 (3) on Friday.
The match is described as a changing of the guard, with Sakamoto taking the spot that Nishikori had hoped to earn. Nishikori is considered Japan's greatest men's tennis star.
Further details about the match and its significance are available from the source. The outcome marks a notable moment in the tennis careers of both Sakamoto and Nishikori.
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Category: News Published: August 28, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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