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Kei Nishikori: Japanese World No 9 has all the skills but needs to toughen up his body

Semi-final epic with David Ferrer tired 24-year-old in Madrid

Nishikori's Madrid Masters push was thwarted by a back injury
Image: Nishikori's Madrid Masters push was thwarted by a back injury

Kei Nishikori must boost his fitness levels if he is to stay at the very top of world tennis, says Leif Shiras.

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