Washington: Japan's Kei Nishikori took a big step on his road back to the US Open final on Sunday by rallying to defeat John Isner and win the Washington Open title. The 25-year-old Asian number one, last year's US Open runner-up, defeated American John Isner 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 to capture his 10th career title at the combined ATP and WTA hardcourt event, a warm-up for the US Open fortnight that starts in three weeks.


Kei Nishikori 

"I'm sure this win will help me a lot. It's important for me to play good tennis this summer," Nishikori said. "I'm looking forward to playing again in the US Open. I'm excited to play again on the big stage."