Kei Nishikori became a finalist in the US Open!

Yesterday at US Open tennis, Kei Nishikori became the first Asian man to reach a Grand Slam singles final! Great job!!!!!

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/tennis/29096972

We are very excited about that here in Japan.

Actually, it was already a big news when he defeated Milos Raonic, ATP Ranking 6, and placed in the Top 8.

However, his remarkable breakthrough is continuing.

In the quarter final, He defeated an ATP Ranking 4 player, Stanislas Wawrinka!

GREAT!!!!!

At this point, I don't think many people thought he proceeded to the final game ,because the opponent in the semi-final was ATP Ranking 1, Novak Djokovic.

However he won. He brought off!


At the same time, ATP Ranking 2 player, Roger Federer was defeated in the semi-final.

So the final game is Kei Nishikori (Ranking 11) vs. Marin Cilic (ranking 16).
Nishikori might be able to win!!!!!

He is now 24 years old. He will be 30 years old when the Tokyo Olympics takes place. I think that it's possible for him to get a medal then.