Japan's tennis star Kei Nishikori is headed to the ATP Hong Kong Open final after a dramatic semifinal exit by China's Shang Juncheng, who retired mid-match due to illness. The showdown unfolded in south China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), with Shang battling fever symptoms that forced him to withdraw at 4-3 in the first set.
'I felt terrible this morning—my whole body was weak,' Shang told reporters, revealing he'd played through days of fever. 'If I kept pushing, it could harm my long-term health. My team and I made the tough call.'
Nishikori, playing his first ATP Tour event this year, expressed mixed emotions: 'I feel bad for Shang. He fought hard despite being unwell. I hope he recovers fast for the Australian Open.'
Next up? A final clash against France's Alexandre Muller, who staged a comeback win over Spain's Jaume Munar. Will Nishikori clinch the title after this bittersweet victory? Tennis fans are glued to their screens!
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'I felt terrible this morning—my whole body was weak,' Shang told reporters, revealing he'd played through days of fever. 'If I kept pushing, it could harm my long-term health. My team and I made the tough call.'
Will Nishikori clinch the title after this bittersweet victory? Tennis fans are glued to their screens!
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