As an 18-year-old, Nishikori made a surprising run at his first US Open, defeating the No. 4 seed, David Ferrer of Spain, and making it all the way to the last 16. It was the best performance by a Japanese man in the open era. Nishikori also won his first tour title in 2008, at Delray Beach.
After his breakout season, though, Nishikori suffered a right-elbow injury that had to be surgically repaired, and he missed almost the entire 2009 campaign. It was a struggle to get back to where he was before the injury.
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テニス選手の名前を間違えました!
ロジャー・フェデラー選手ではなく、ダビド・フェレール選手でした。