News Headlines - 06 September 2014

▽Kei Nishikori Reaches U.S. Open Final, Beating Novak Djokovic - NYTimes.com

As Kei Nishikori has kept fighting through imposing obstacles and higher-ranked opposition at this United States Open, his coach Michael Chang has congratulated him and then reminded him, “You’re not done yet.”

▽9 things to know about surprise U.S. Open finalist Kei Nishikori | For The Win

1. Nishikori is the first Asian man to make a Grand Slam final.
2. It was Novak Djokovic’s first Grand Slam loss to a younger player.
3. In his last three matches, Nishikori beat the No. 5, No. 3 and No. 1 seeds.
4. Djokovic has seven Grand Slam titles. Nishikori has five tournament titles.
5. Nishikori is coached by the most famous tennis player of Asian descent: Michael Chang.
6. Last year, Nishikori lost in the first-round of the U.S. Open to the world No. 179.
7. No player who had ever won a match so late at the U.S. Open went on to win their next match.
8. Toni Nadal said Nishikori outplayed Rafa on clay this year.
9. Nishikori has a great record against his potential Final opponents.

▽Marc Newson joins Apple - Dezeen

industrial designer Marc Newson is to join the Apple design team, where he will work alongside Apple's senior vice president of design, Jonathan Ive.
The move will bring together two of the world's most influential and admired designers, with Ive describing Newson as "extraordinarily talented".

▽First Scotland poll to put Yes campaign in lead - FT.com

The YouGov poll for the Sunday Times found 51 per cent of voters in Scotland would back independence, compared with 49 per cent opposed, when undecided voters were excluded. The result marked a four point increase in support for a Yes vote in less than a week.

▽Hitachi Rail Europe shows firm support for North East suppliers - The Journal

Train manufacturer Hitachi Rail Europe has been praised for supporting inward investment after revealing 72% of all suppliers needed for its £1.2bn Intercity Express Programme have been sourced within the UK.