Japan's Kei Nishikori overcame a partisan crowd and a valiant effort from Frenchman Benoit Paire to win a five-set thriller and reach the third round of the French Open on Wednesday.After what he called a "perfect first set," the world No. 21 Nishikori was made to work for three hours in front of a noisy Court Philippe-Chatrier crowd that gave passionate support to the local favorite, but eventually prevailed 6-3, 2-6, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3.The 19th seed, who is playing his first Grand Slam tournament since Wimbledon last year, lifted his game in the fourth set and saved four break points in the ni…READ FULL ARTICLE
