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Khachanov, Blanco Set Sights On Murray Clash

For players battling to ascend the Emirates ATP Rankings and reach the pinnacle of the game, signature victories and breakthroughs are inevitable. Karen Khachanov enjoyed one of those moments on one of the biggest stages on Sunday. The #NextGenATP star booked his spot in the Round of 16 at Roland Garros with a 7-6(1), 6-3, 6-7(5), 7-6(3) upset of 21st-seed John Isner. The 21-year-old Russian, who is making his tournament debut, will appear in the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time. He is the youngest to reach the last 16 in Paris since Marin Cilic did so in 2009 at age 20. "I think it's the best result for me in a Grand Slam," said Khachanov....

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Nishikori Survives In Five, #NextGenATP Khachanov Upsets Isner

Eighth seed Kei Nishikori overcame an onslaught from #NextGenATP Korean Hyeon Chung, surviving after five sets and nearly four hours at Roland Garros. The Japanese advanced to the Round of 16 with a rollercoaster 7-5, 6-4, 6-7(4), 0-6, 6-4 victory, firing a total 62 winners and seven aces, while converting six of 14 break chances. The win puts Nishikori into his sixth consecutive Grand Slam fourth round and third in a row on the Parisian clay. He improved to 16-6 in five-setters in his career. The World No. 9 will look to match his best result here when he faces Fernando Verdasco on Monday. He leads their FedEx ATP Head2Head series 3-2, most recently prevailing at the ATP World Tour...

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