(Reuters) - Home hope Bernard Tomic continued his promising form ahead of the Australian Open by overcoming Kei Nishikori to set up a Brisbane International semi-final against big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic.
Tomic prevailed 6-3 1-6 6-3 against the 2014 U.S. Open runner-up on Friday to continue his push to the world's top 10 as he appears to be finally realising his potential after some turbulent early years on Tour.
"Obviously this win is huge," the world number 18 said after taking out the second seeded Japanese at Pat Rafter Arena.
"Now I'm at the level the last few months of being in the top 20 and playing these players that have been consistently in the top 10, five in the world.