Former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori lost his chance to become the first-ever champion in the inaugural New York Open on Saturday when he fell in the semifinals to South Africa's Kevin Anderson 6-1, 3-6, 7-6(4).Fifth seed Nishikori, now ranked 27th in the world, was playing in his first ATP Tour event since injuring his right wrist in August. Since returning to competition in January, the 28-year-old had been finding his form in Challenger Tour events. Anderson capitalized on 23 aces against Nishikori's five.The Feb. 12-18 tournament at Nassau Coliseum in Long Island is the first ATP event held…READ FULL ARTICLE
