Kevin Anderson handed Japan’s Kei Nishikori a humiliating 6-0 6-1 thrashing at the ATP Finals as the South African moved to the brink of a semi-final berth on Tuesday.
Anderson won the first 11 games, and needed only 64 minutes to demolish the woeful Nishikori in a remarkably one-sided group stage clash at London’s O2 Arena.
Having also won his opening match against Dominic Thiem in his debut at the prestigious season-ending event, Anderson is close to becoming the first African to qualify for the last four at the ATP Finals.
The 32-year-old’s place will be secure if Thiem beats Roger Federer, or if Federer defeats Thiem in three sets later on Tuesday.
It was a landmark moment for Wimbledon finalist Anderson, who has set a new career-high of 47 victories in a calendar year.
