5 Players to watch out for in the London Masters

# 5 Kei Nishikori

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Kei Nishikori is a surprise inclusion in our list. Kei Nishikori is the torch bearer for Asia in Tennis circles. The 29-year-old came into the tournament in place of the Argentine Juan Martin Del Potro who withdrew from the tournament due to an injury. The Japanese have looked sharp when producing his precise baselines. Nishikori is another who hasn't lived up to his talent as the 29-year-old tends to get a bit nervous during pressure situations, especially during big games.

His two-handed backhands can unsettle any opponent while his groundstrokes have looked quite destructive. Nishikori has the ability to play long rallies and his deceptive moves can trouble his opponents during the run of play. Nishikori made it to the semifinals of this year's US Open. Nishikori made it to the finals of the Vienna Open in October losing to Kevin Anderson of South Africa. Nishikori can also be a tricky player because of his clever drop shots. Nishikori can also be a threat with his powerful serves, especially on hard courts.