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US Open 2016: Kei Nishikori stuns Andy Murray in five sets to reach semis

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Britain's Andy Murray made his earliest Grand Slam exit of the year as Japan's Kei Nishikori fought back to win their US Open quarter-final in five sets.

Murray, seeded second, led by two sets to one but eventually lost 1-6 6-4 4-6 6-1 7-5 in three hours and 57 minutes.

Sixth seed Nishikori goes on to face Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro or Swiss Stan Wawrinka in the semi-finals.

More to follow.