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Nishikori overcomes barriers to make Asian history

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Pretty amazing achievement.

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Mr Chang was the first Asian man to win a Grand Slam. Kei is the first man, (Boy? He moved to Florida when he was 14) born in Asia. Mr Chang is a an Asian American. Kei is an Asian Japanese.

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Well deserved win. A great story of courage and perseverance in the face of many physical challenges.

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Omedetou, Kei-san ! It has been told that Kei-san's dad gave him the simple name "Kei". It is easy to pronounce. His father hoped that Kei-san would become a "citizen of the world". Good start, Kei-san ! One more match ! Ganbarre !

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@UK9393

Michael Chang is currently Nishikori's coach (since January).

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Mr Chang is a an Asian American.

So, (North) American.

Kei is an Asian Japanese.

So, Asian. Simples.

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