Two Japanese players into Brisbane semis
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BRISBANE, Australia — After back-to back matches Thursday at Pat Rafter Arena, Japanese players Naomi Osaka and Kei Nishikori, each seeded No. 2, advanced to the semifinals of the Brisbane Open, as did Lesla Tsurenko and Jeremy Chardy.
More tennis: Switzerland ensured a place in the Hopman Cup final and will take on either host Australia or Germany on Saturday in Perth, Australia. Serena Williams finished unbeaten in singles as she prepares for the Australian Open beginning Jan. 14, but the U.S. finished winless. ... Overcoming a back injury and a cold, Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu upset top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki 6-4, 6-4 and advanced to the quarterfinals of the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand. ...