Gerry Weber Open 2015: Thursday Tennis Scores, Results and Updated Draw Schedule

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Published: June 18, 2015

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Kei Nishikori and Gael Monfils both advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2015 Gerry Weber Open on Thursday, winning their respective matches in straight sets. The Japanese star in particular looked in fine form as he attempts to prove his recent success can carry over on the grass courts.

The Gerry Weber Open serves as a great form gauge ahead of Wimbledon, and the likes of Nishikori and Monfils have done nothing so far to suggest they won't be at their best when the legendary Grand Slam kicks off later this summer.

Here are the full results from Thursday:



For the updated draw of the 2015 Gerry Weber Open, visit the ATP World Tour's official website by clicking here.

 

Kei Nishikori defeats Dustin Brown

Nishikori started slow against German wild card Dustin Brown before increasing the pace of the match, and the Japanese star comfortably advanced in straight sets, winning 7-5, 6-1. He'll meet Jerzy Janowicz in the quarter-finals.

Brown, a tall and powerful server whose game translates well to the grass surface at Halle, was expected to give Nishikori a tough challenge on Thursday, and he managed to stay in the match with relative ease until 5-5 in he first set.

A double fault gave Nishikori two break points, however, and an unforced error during the next point saw Nishikori break serve and set up a comfortable win in the first set.

During the second, Nishikori started taking more risks in the return game and dominating the rallies, and before long, the match was over. Record's Jose Morgado was shocked with his dominance in the open exchanges:



On paper, Nishikori's playing style is far from ideal for the faster rallies the European grass courts provide, but his excellent return game has served him well so far in Halle. Janowicz looked far from perfect in his three-set win over Alejandro Falla, so the 25-year-old ...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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