Why Kei Nishikori Will Win a Grand Slam Title in 2015

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Published: March 9, 2015

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If there's one thing that's more difficult than making a name for yourself, it's keeping it intact. Nowadays, reputation counts for a lot, especially in the tennis world. Kei Nishikori is currently looking to ensure he guards his hard-earned prestige by finally winning a Grand Slam in 2015.

But what makes us think he can do it?

So far, this year has been pretty good to the Japanese star.

While he might not have tasted success Down Under at the first Masters of the year, he was far from disastrous, managing to reach the quarter-finals.

Now, with a number of weeks to get ready for the French Open, he has time to take stock, prepare and plan his assault.

So, let's take a look at the aspects of Nishikori's game that will help him finally clinch at least one of the big three titles that remain on offer.

 

Recent form hints at explosive Slams

Pushing for consistent improvement, the 25-year-old star has been a beacon for progress, particularly now that he's the world No. 5.

Winning his eighth ATP title at the Memphis Open in February, Nishikori became the first-ever player to claim the title for the third time in a row, evidence of his dazzling ability to maintain that winning feeling over the past few years.

And he was full value for the win as he produced some scintillating winners across the court. In truth, he owned his opponents most of the time and put in a series of efficient shifts.

And it all bodes well for this year.

A quick look at his head-to-head record as recorded by Erika Gilbert of the National Post, even from late 2014, shows that he was improving against the best of the best. As you can see, below, Nishikori has performed at his peak against Marin Cilic, recording five wins. 



 

The graph also highlights that he has work to do against the likes of Andy Murray, but...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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