What do each of Nishikori and Raonic lack to go to the next level

[chimneysweep]

It seems clear both of these are firmly destined to be almost players. Although who knows, if the new generations keep sucking, they might be able to win something big when the Big 3 retire or decline further.

Breaking each down specially though what does each lack to go to the next level. Obviously very different players from each other. Raonic is closer to Roddick style wise, and Nishikori closer to his coach Michael Chang.

 

[Newballs]

Not sure about Kei, but Raonic is definitely lacking Jor-El as a father.

 

[tudwell]

Nishikori lacks a serve. Raonic lacks everything but a serve.

 

[chimneysweep]

Nishikori lacks a serve. Raonic lacks everything but a serve.

So if they could combine as a player that player could win slams maybe.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Nishikori with a less brittle body would do wonders. Unfortunately he can’t control that

 

[ghostofMecir]

So if they could combine as a player that player could win slams maybe.

Combined Raonic/Nishikori player might not ever lose sans injury. That player would have the best serve/return combination in the history of game by a very, very large margin. He would have the best strokes plus serve combo ever. That player would be a nightmare.

 

[AceSalvo]

The Extinction of the GOATs.

Its neither a documentary nor a movie sequel title. It's what must happen for the "Rise of the Mugs".

 

[AceSalvo]

So if they could combine as a player that player could win slams maybe.

I am fine with this. Raonic / Kei vs Federer.

#Bringiton. #Letsmakeitareality

 

[NEW_BORN]

Well they lack what the other possesses, so basically a match made in heaven. Do i hear wedding bells?

 

[JackGates]

They lack the absence of the big 3.

 

[metsman]

Raonic has bad footwork period. Nishikori has bad footwork given his serve. 2-5000 vs the top guys for a reason, he's off balanced and unprepared on more balls than almost every so called elite baseliner I've ever seen. Fatal flaws.