Two-time champion Kei Nishikori kept his bid for a third Japan Open title on track with a 7-6(2), 6-1 semifinal win over France's Richard Gasquet on Saturday.After both players held serve throughout the first set, the home favorite went up a double break early in the second en route to a comfortable victory in 1 hour, 32 minutes at Musashino Forest Sports Plaza.The Japanese world No. 12, who has yet to lose a set at the tournament, served 10 aces to his 25th-ranked opponent's seven and did not concede a single double fault.Nishikori said he had gained crucial momentum by winning the first-s…READ FULL ARTICLE