Kei Nishikori wants more Grand Slam experience after defeat

Kei Nishikori has said that he needs more experience of the latter stages of Grand Slams, after he lost to Stanislas Wawrinka in the Australian Open this morning.

The fifth seed was outclassed by the defending champion as he went down in straight sets 6-3 6-4 7-6(6), but he has remained positive after a good start to the season.

He told reporters: "Yeah, it wasn't really a bad week. It's not easy come quarter-final of Grand Slams. I have to keep doing this. I mean, I could be better. But, I think I need kind of these experience, playing tough all the time, playing a lot of matches. Especially Grand Slam, there is more pressure.

"I don't know, you get more experience on Grand Slams I think. Hopefully I can keep playing good. Yeah, it's great start in Brisbane and here. Hopefully I can keep going like this."

The 25-year-old played in the US Open final last year.