Japanese tennis player Taro Daniel during the unveiling of the main draw for the Malaysian Open in KL on Saturday. The ATP250 tournament begins at Juara Stadium, Bukit Jalil on Monday. - M. AZHAR ARIF/ The STAR
KUALA LUMPUR: The “Nishikori Effect” has done more than just sell tickets at tennis tournaments.
For 21-year-old Japanese player Taro Daniel, having US Open runner-up Kei Nishikori as a role model to look up to is certainly inspiring.
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