Nishikori wins Kooyong Classic in Australian Open tune-up

Woops, I meant "Kei". (blushes)

Congrats, but he is not being mentioned with the Big Four. If they didn't play in the tournament, his victory doesn't have the same zing. Lleyton Hewitt is not a top name anymore.

Kei-san has put himself in a lofty position indeed. To be even mentioned in the same sentence as Roger, Pete, Andre, and Lleyton is a tribute to his efforts, whatever the reason ! Good luck in Melbourne, Kei-san ! Ganbarre !

Congratulations Kai! It is about time some luck went your way (Gasquet's withdrawal). Your serving has improved - particularly the swinging serve out wide. Hopefully you will have a better year with less injury in 2014. I'll be at the Aus Open next week - hope to see you play and will be supporting you as usual.

Well done, Mr. Nishikori! Maybe - just maybe - this is his year, and he can step up to compete with the big names and snare a Major just like his mentor, Mr. Chang!