Kei Nishikori appoints Brad Gilbert as his new coach on temporary basis
The 20-year-old Kei Nishikori of Japan hired Brad Gilbert to coach him for the next fifteen competitions in 2011.
The professional tennis player from Japan took this step in order to improve his game and current ATP ranking of number 98 in the world. The right-hander has been struggling to find his form and rhythm since the last few months on the tour. He could not
go beyond the opening round in his past three tournaments at Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai and Tokyo.
Brad, a former player, has an in-consistent history, having coached and been dropped by Andy Murray, Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick. The Japanese will work with Brad under the umbrella of the Nick Bollettieri Florida coaching empire.
"Kei is a fierce young competitor, who knows what he wants from the game of tennis. I am excited to expand my relationship and help consult Kei during the 2011 season,” said Brad.
Kei, on the other hand, also expressed his feelings of adding Brad to his team by saying that he is looking forward to gain benefit from the coaching experience and sports knowledge of Brad.
Being coached by Brad will definitely help the Japanese reaching new heights in the world of tennis and perform better in 2011.
Samantha Stosur praises her coach, David Taylor for improving her game
The Australian tennis ace, Samantha Stosur has given all the credit to her acclaimed coach for giving her the confidence and belief that she can once again win a Grand Slam title in 2011.
The right-hander, as a result of her firm belief, has now set her eyes to the next year’s opening Grand Slam, the Australian Open in Melbourne. Samantha in one of her recent interviews said that David Taylor, has dramatically turned her professional life
around.
She has been working with Taylor for the last three years on the tour. Since then, the Australian has reached two Grand Slam finals as well as one French Open runner up appearance. The Australian is now looking hopeful to end her country’s 32-year home major
crown drought.
''Since being with David, I have gotten better and better and better. Since being with him, I have realized how much I can do on the court and what my real strengths are and how I can use those every single time, no matter who the opponent is. So everything
is very clear. He obviously has tremendous belief in me and he works so hard to get the result for me as well, whether it is on the court or preparing for a match or talking about tactics or whatever it is. The bottom line is, he wants it for you and works
hard and fully believes in my ability,” said the current world number six.
David, on the other hand, has also been a major believer in Samantha’s talent since their opening session together three years ago.
David Taylor has particularly worked a great deal in improving Stosur’s forehand along with her serving quality on the court. He previously also helped Alicia Molik as well as Ana Ivanovic to reach the pinnacle of game.
He served as a permanent tennis coach of Alicia Molik for six years on the tour where as remained a part of Ana’s team for just a year however worked wonders in improving the forehand of both the contenders without any question.
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