Kei Nishikori qualifies for the World Tour Finals after he lost to Marin Cilic in the 3^rd match of the round-robin 3-6 6-2 6-3. The Japanese had a fantastic start to lead 6-3 1-0 before unfolding and losing five consecutive games that allowed the Croat to bring the encounter to the decider. Marin stepped up in the third to break Nishikori twice and wrap up the match after 1 hour and 53 minutes.

I need to think how to beat Djokovic. NISHIKORI

Kei was upset for losing the match also because he felt he was playing good tennis. The Japanese will face Novak Djokovic in the final 4. Kei commented

“I just tried to focus today’s match. Unfortunately, it was a tough loss. But hope I can play better tomorrow. I will try to think tonight or tomorrow what I have to do to beat Djoko. I mean, I’m obviously not playing bad.”

The head to head

Djokovic leads Nishikori 10-2. The Serb has won the last nine matches.