Congrats to Nishikori

[PhrygianDominant]

So happy for him, and his victory in Tokyo. What a great moment for Japanese Tennis...

 

[Marius_Hancu]

Absolutely, great progress for the Japanese

 

[Mainad]

Couldn't happen to a nicer guy and in front of his home crowd as well!

Good for Kei, good for Japanese tennis!

 

[3fees]

Congrats to Kei.

 

[Netspirit]

Congrats to Japan. The guy played very well, I was impressed by his shotmaking - not a single stupid shot, calculated approaches, fine volleys, line-painting on several occasions, and GOAT passing shots.

 

[SoBad]

Nishikori has the greatest 2hbh of all time.

 

[Ellipses]

Kei really impressed me from what I saw. Hope he breaks into the top 10 soon. I'd love to see him at the top - I enjoy watching his game a lot.

 

[rdis10093]

first time I have ever seen him play a whole match. dude has a nice game

 

[vive le beau jeu !]

kei-san wa omedetou !
really happy for him...

nice final between 2 classy young players.

 

[BreakPoint]

Nishikori played absolutely incredible this entire week. His match against Berdych was unbelievable! He had multiple break points on just about every single Berdych service game. He could have easily double-bageled Berdych had he converted some of those break points. And then he just absolutely schooled Baghdatis in the semis. There was nothing Baghdatis could do. And then he bagels Raonic in the 3rd set by breaking him 3 times in a singles set? Raonic had not been broken even once the entire week until the semis and he loses his serve 3 times in a single set? Unbelievable!

If Nishikori could play at this amazing level from now on, I could seriously see him become #1. I'm serious! He was playing amazing tennis on the level of a peak Djokovic! I think Grand Slam titles is definitely within the realm of possibility for Nishikori if he continues to play like this.

Congrats to Kei and to Japan.

 

[ST_spitzertelescope]

Nishikori played absolutely incredible this entire week. His match against Berdych was unbelievable! He had multiple break points on just about every single Berdych service game. He could have easily double-bageled Berdych had he converted some of those break points. And then he just absolutely schooled Baghdatis in the semis. There was nothing Baghdatis could do. And then he bagels Raonic in the 3rd set by breaking him 3 times in a singles set? Raonic had not been broken even once the entire week until the semis and he loses his serve 3 times in a single set? Unbelievable!

If Nishikori could play at this amazing level from now on, I could seriously see him become #1. I'm serious! He was playing amazing tennis on the level of a peak Djokovic! I think Grand Slam titles is definitely within the realm of possibility for Nishikori if he continues to play like this.

Congrats to Kei and to Japan.

while i don't doubt kei, he needs to perform like this in all tournaments, not just the asian swing if he wants to become no.1

 

[*Sparkle*]

Everything I saw of him this tournament has been brilliant and it was a thoroughly deserved win. I'm extra pleased he could do it in front of his home crowd, and also thrilled that it will reap rewards for Japanese tennis and the event organisers.

 

[merwy]

while i don't doubt kei, he needs to perform like this in all tournaments, not just the asian swing if he wants to become no.1

True.. Kei is one of my favorite players, but tbh I don't see him winning Grand Slams anytime soon. I feel like he's one of those players that can take out good players once in a while and win some small tournaments but can't consistently beat top players in a short time period, which is necessary if you want to win a GS. But who knows, he has shown good stuff until know. Let's wait and see.

 

[Gonzo_style]

Big win for Kei and his country......

 

[chrisberchris]

I like Kei a lot. I hope this becomes a trend for him!

 

[Tennis sensation]

Congratulations to Kei. Hands one of the best servers on tour a bagel...
Remarkable

 

[Duncan Bell]

Some really classy cross courts in this one from the highlights package - really pleased for him, and would love to see him top 8 at some point!

 

[pound cat]

First title he has won in 4 years. Will be interesting to follow his career in 2013.

 

[Mainad]

Funny how this year's final went to 3 sets with the 3rd set a bagel just like last year's final !

2011 Murray beat Nadal 3-6,6-2,6-0.

2012 Nishikori beat Raonic 7-6,3-6,6-0.

 

[PeteD]

Whoa! No doubt Kei is serious about his career!!!