Who will first win a slam out of the following?

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Who will win a GS first?


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Deleted member 733170

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Dimitrov, Nishikori, Raonic, or Kyrgios?

Bonus points if you can name the year and the slam, and also who will be second to win a slam, for extra kudos.

My choice Dimitrov at Wimbledon 2016 and second winner Raonic at US 2016.

Let's hear it from the best of you.

Poll to follow.
 

jm1980

Talk Tennis Guru
Raonic gets my vote. He's seemingly the only one who's been improving between him, Nishikori, and Dimitrov.

Kyrgios is still young and he might have a better career than Milosh when it's all said and done though. He shouldn't grouped with these guys, but with the Coric/Kokkinakis generation.
 
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Sysyphus

Talk Tennis Guru
Yeah, actually absolutely no idea. What an unpredictable bunch, and a mercurial lot. Raonic is the only predictable one, but the question is more if he'll have that little extra. Maybe Kyrgios will actually be the first one in 2016. That would be surprising, but not really unlikely.
 

Hollywood401k

Semi-Pro
Still sticking with Kyrgios, although Kei or Raonic could definitely do it (and sooner). Dimitrov has incredible skill and no mental fortitude whatsoever. Dude's back to his double faulting 2013 version.
 

Mainad

Bionic Poster
Nishikori is the one who has come the closest when he beat Djokovic to make the final of last year's US Open. He is the only one of the 4 so far to make a Slam final and for this reason, I kind of expect him to be the first one to do it should any of them do it!
 
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Am surprised that Nishikori is running away with it in the polls. Sure he is a tidy and compact player, but does he really have the big game? He could end up being like Ferrer but with out the tenacity. I think he would be the last win to win a slam, though unfortunately I'd did not watch a lot of the US open last year, so maybe I am not best placed to comment further...
 

Krish872007

Talk Tennis Guru
Voted Nishikori on the basis that he's made a GS Final and he has some idea of what it's like to play at the business end. Although I could see Raonic serving his way to a Wimbledon title.
 

merwy

G.O.A.T.
Nishikori because I don't imagine Raonic and Dimitrov winning a slam at all, and Kyrgios maybe but only after many years.
 

ultradr

Legend
I don't think generation of Dimitrov, Nishikori, Raonic have such a big window of opportunities.

By the time they regularly beat Djokovic-Murray-Nadal generation at slams,
Kyrgios/Thiem/Coric will mature quick and strong enough, IMHO.
 

spinovic

Hall of Fame
Raonic
The Good - has steadily improved throughout his career. Can dominate with his serve (one of the three best in tennis). Has developed into one of the more consistent players on tour.
The Bad - return game is too weak to challenge elite opponents. Movement limits his potential. I think his upside is the lowest of the four.

Nishikori
The Good - the best mover of the group. Defends well and is solid off both wings. Sneaky/underrated power. Has found a new level of consistency that was lacking previously.
The Bad - could use more variety. Can become too defensive. Power may be underrated, but is it enough to win majors, especially if he's going to operate solely from the baseline. Injury concerns.

Dimitrov
The Good - higher upside than Raonic and Nishikori. He moves well enough to defend at an elite level and his combination of power, variety and all-court skills gives him the potential to be an effective offensive player. Had made noticeable improvements every year through 2014.
The Bad - has never put his vast array of skills together into a consistent, repeatable strategy/style. Can get glued to the baseline and become too defensive. Off to a disappointing start in 2015. Needs to settle on a racquet.

Kyrgios
The Good - arguably the highest upside of the 4. Possesses the best combination of power and movement. Serve and forehand are both huge weapons. Can do serious damage with backhand as well. Seems to thrive and raise his level on the biggest stage.
The Bad - inexperience. Needs to improve consistency/reliability of groundstrokes, especially the backhand.

I'm inclined to go with Kyrgios. If you asked me which guy I'm most confident in to win a major before his career is over, I'd say Kyrgios without a doubt. That doesn't mean I don't think the others can't, but I'd be less surprised if any of them finished major-less. So, for that reason, I have to go with the young Aussie.
 

Inanimate_object

Hall of Fame
Raonic
Dimitrov
The Good - higher upside than Raonic and Nishikori. He moves well enough to defend at an elite level and his combination of power, variety and all-court skills gives him the potential to be an effective offensive player. Had made noticeable improvements every year through 2014.


This is all we hear about from Dimitrov. Potential, potential, potential. Everyone's waiting for him to tap into that vein. At the end of the day we can't give him credit for what he hasn't done. And he HASN'T put that "potential" to any meaningful use. Begs the question how much "potential" does Dimitrov really have? Or are they simply inconstant flashes of luck and flair? The tour ain't waiting on Dimitrov. He's going to get left behind. Raonic and Nishikori both have better groundstrokes and better pace. Plus Raonic isn't very far off from Dimitrov's defending skills, and I'd say Nishikori is above them both.
 

cc0509

Talk Tennis Guru
Raonic probably. Then possibly Nishikori could luck out and win one. I don't think Dimitrov will come close.

Outside of that generation, I would bet on Kyrgios from his generation if he can stay injury-free and is not lazy. Two big ifs.
 

chjtennis

G.O.A.T.
Nishikori has a shot at FO and USO this year. Raonic will be a force at USO this year. Dimitrov may do well at next year's AO if he keeps improving throughout this year. If I had to pick one, I think Raonic may win first. Kyrgios needs a year or two, IMHO.
 

gold soundz

Professional
I'd say it's a 50-50 chance that at least one of these guys even wins a slam in their entire career, due to the existence of the big 4. The big 4 aren't going away any time soon and will continue to beat these newer generation players in the slams.

If you saw Raonic vs Djokovic at the Aus Open this year for example, you'd see that the gap is still very large.
 

D.Nalby12

G.O.A.T.
I think Kyrgios will win GS before any member from #GenerationUseless.

My hope is Nishikori, he's only one who possess game that can win big titles. Dimitrov has talent but he's missing working direction under that fitness trainer RR. Unless he makes ridiculous improvements in his game, he won't able to win Masters, let alone GS.

I've said earlier, Nishikori has the game to beat Nadal at RG and I believe he will Finnish Nadal, it they meet in upcoming RG. Still he needs, little share of luck to win GS though.

Raonic don't posses required athleticism and flexibility to win GS titles. He's currently going deep in GS and Masters, that's his ceiling. He can't do much better than he's doing now.

If Nishikori fails, then final hope is Kyrgios in Wimbledon 2016 or every GS after it.
 
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Zoid

Hall of Fame
Nishikori is the one who has come the closest when he beat Djokovic to make the final of last year's US Open. He is the only one of the 4 so far to make a Slam final and for this reason, I kind of expect him to be the first one to do it should any of them do it!

agreed 10char
 
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