Japan's Kei Nishikori says he's gaining in confidence after scoring his first win in over a year on Monday on the comeback trail from elbow surgery, but needs more matches ahead of the French Open starting in less than two weeks. Nishikori was the first man from Asia to reach a Grand Slam final when he made it to the 2014 US Open title clash. READ: French Open: Murray, Bouchard and Pironkova receive wildcards“I was very pleased to be on the court today, first win on the Tour,” Nishikori told reporters after defeating Albert Ramos-Vinolas 6-4, 7-6(3) in the opening round of the Italian Open in Rome. 4 lost his opening match on clay. “I think at some moments I still don't have confidence ... but little by little I'm getting better,” he said.

Source: The Hindu September 15, 2020 06:57 UTC