Current Japan No.1 Player vs Former Japan No.1 Player! Yoshihito Nishioka vs Takao Suzuki.

[@TheRafaelBond]

I love the japanese way of communicating... they're so kind but also socially skilled.

[@lucasoscar]

yeah dont know if it was the translation but the banter was so polite haha

[@andrew123456ish]

amazing match and tactical too. The aggression was all in the game and never out of it. Amazing.

[@andrehanderson9428]

Exactly. So friendly and polite. I love it.

[@rsmith02]

@@lucasoscar The Japanese was like that too. Respectful and kind.

[@ClearBrightLove]

Just the tip of the iceberg😂

[@zdev1]

Suzuki's 2005 match with Federer is one of my all time favorite matches. He played so heroically against one of the greatest players of all time while he was near his prime.

[@jc-vu4gn]

i still remember suzuki's match against the young fed, that was a super good match

[@leep_uq]

In October 2006, Suzuki played in his first International Series event of the year, the Japan Open Tennis Championships held in Tokyo, having received a wildcard into the main draw. Suzuki, ranked World No. 1078 at the time, won surprise victories over 8th seed Paradorn Srichaphan and World No. 126 Alexander Waske en route to his quarter finals berth against Federer. Suzuki once again lost to Federer in three tight sets, 6-4, 5-7, 6-7(3).[1]

[@denbal87]

found it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3TKinShltN3eZo&ab_channel=JOTennisVid

[@altruism8637]

Suzuki gave prime federer a very close tough first set in Australian Open somewhen around 2007, Suzuki was playing out of this world but Federer just had answers for almost everything at the right time. This dude is no joke

[@commondirtbagz7130]

2005 bud. Roger didn’t have any difficult sets really in 2007.

[@altruism8637]

@@commondirtbagz7130 Thats why is said "somewhen" and "around"

[@VL1975]

Nishioka just beat Isner at Wimbledon. He can hold his own.

[@commondirtbagz7130]

@@altruism8637 you mean sometime?😂

[@Chris-Geezey]

Takao's serve motion is so perfect for serve and volley. It has great kick, pace, and is high percentage. Throw in the forward momentum he gets from taking a step with his front foot to the baseline. You can tell he really knows who he is as a player and crafted his game around that identity.

[@shaydelgado]

It's like old school vs modern baseline tennis. Great play by both!

[@Heroickamikaze]

Oh Suzuki-san! Remember the match against Federer in AO 2005. Funny to watch!

[@grokker99]

Master Takao is still highly skilled and a master at the serve and volley game. It would be cool if Nishioka trained with him and incorporated more net play in his game.

[@MantoWong]

TBH even if Nishioka is the best "serve volleyer" in the world, his rankings would be worst then what it is now, because thats just not his game, his game is perfect right now. serve and volleyer have alot of requirements and Nishioka just dont have them. tsitsipas is the modern day serve and volleyer and look how he is struggling to get to the net. having meet alot of those "serve and volley" requirements. BTW love how Nishioka beat isner when isner tries to serve and volley =)

[@kensa-dinh-gia-xe-cu]

He is too short for S n V

[@MantoWong]

@@kensa-dinh-gia-xe-cu yup and isner is too slow

[@SUKIYAKI1159]

@@kensa-dinh-gia-xe-cu Rod Laver was around the same height as Nishioka and was one of the best serve and volleyers of all time winning 2 calendar slams. The strategy may be harder to pull off these days but it's still great to use at least as a surprise tactic like in the 2019 US Open final when two baseliners (Nadal and Medvedev) both used it with high frequency to great success.

[@krishnancom]

@@SUKIYAKI1159 That was a different era with wooden rackets and low bouncing courts. Laver also played in a weak era where tennis was mostly played by a few western elites.

[@gonzalolibano6505]

I admire the Japanese kind of respect toward opponents (and everyone). Nishioka seems always very humble, I like him a lot. He is a very consistent and tough player to beat. This is the worst environment for him to play Suzuki and still he dares to accept the challenge...Great lesson of humility. By the way, what great shape Suzuki is at...at 48 y/o...is he playing the senior tour?

[@emmanuelbuenviaje6564]

The S&V is a disappearing art form...what a treat to watch Takao-san do it well and to beat an ATP tour player. Quality points throughout

[@CHillTennisEntertainment]

Great match! Suzuki has a very good serve. Doesn't surprise me at all that he was formerly the best player of Japan.

[@asantesamuel13]

Takao's serve is superb, just how I want my serve to be! So fluid and repeatable. I love his game overall. Thank you for the upload guys!!!

[@mikeobiwon]

This was a very entertaining tiebreaker to watch. Thank you for sharing and posting!

[@bevoburn]

That was some quality tennis. Thank you for recording this tiebreaker.

[@ssenssel]

Suzuki is a veteran with a lot of skills and touch, Nishioka is a young modern player with a lot of spin on the forehand but also flattens his backhand shot very aggressively. Great match! Cheers from Brazil.

[@junkfoodlovinhorse4650]

The amount of bowing in this short match is more than what most people would ever bow in their life lol

[@TheTrinityWOLF]

omg, that forehand at 4:40 was like shotgun and sniper rifle put together...explosive AND accurate

[@bkatbamna]

Love the spirit between both players. Great channel.

[@twinwankel]

Good match. I liked how Nishioka played defense. After stepping back and hitting a ball, he kept moving up to the baseline to play next ball. Never stayed back.

[@Tennisfiles]

Loved this video! Just interviewed Takao pro's previous coach Claudio Pistolesi on my podcast and became interested to watch him play. Great video and funny as well, keep up the great work STA! :)

[@k0olmini11]

these subtitles are amazing!

[@lucasoscar]

Old players slices are DEADLY, only way i could beat my coach was forcing him to play all forehands, they control the pace and all the angles with the slice so young players that are more use to hit regular rally balls get out of rythm (great video, i liked and subscribed from Argentina )

[@ntnnot]

Good stuff. Beautiful slice by Takao-san.

[@williamyu9476]

Really love this channel

[@carlosnagy]

Very nice video and game. I Admired Japanese culture and people. Greetings from Caracas - Venezuela

[@R3lo]

Wow Suzuki's volley is probably better than many current ATP 100 players'!

[@jongkeunlee]

Love this kind of the game to watch. Highly interesting. Both players did their best. 😊

[@jaynoelreyes8604]

Class act, both players. I enjoy their skills and sportsmanship. Suzuki-san still has it!!!

[@joshuahuang5224]

Takao’s play is so smooth!

[@cks2020693]

I don't see any other pro that does serve and volley as much as Suzuki does, the fact he was a pro at 5'9" tells you how effective his playstyle is

[@sonicn9ne]

This is great video! Their energy was awsome! Thank you for posting!

[@marcusvalentine1]

Loved that 10 pointer definitely satisfying for Suzuki!!

[@Malenia1203]

At 9-7 , Suzuki sang hits great slice shakes Nishioka position and i think he got the point but Nishioka's great baseline return get the point . But more than that, great to see each player respect each other and explain their game plan 😊

[@TennisOnAction]

High quality tie break match.

[@shamirgarlandcpamba7697]

Great match to watch. I love the competitive respect. Be Bullish!!

[@movdqa]

Very nice camera-work. Usually don't see multiple angles.

[@jameslaird1213]

Great to see serve and volley succeed.

[@timis191]

Mister Suzuki has an exceptional serve form, great stuff

[@PauloWang]

Great video! Maybe next time play some games, I think it's good to see the technique and the comments from a longer match...

[@johnrussell1171]

Great channel guys!

[@ferdieroberedo5234]

They are not after winning or loosing ; they are more concentrating in developing each other skills by sharing ideas and good conclusion on the match...

[@grantg8638]

This was a tennis blessing. Nishioka is already successful, but will be more so if he can, like Nadal, incorporate a finishing net game into his arsenal.

[@dimitristzimis3238]

Great technique, amazing tie break!

[@fingersm]

Excellent channel!

[@kenkao5960]

TAKAO STILL GOT IT. Awesome vid =)

[@Clinterus]

Is this academy (STA) what STC in the anime Baby Steps was based off of?

[@yoyomonkey7986]

Weeb lol jk jk love baby steps

[@Clinterus]

@@yoyomonkey7986 like recognize like lol. I just wish they'd make another season but it's obviously dead in the water.

[@whisper2441]

Awesome video - thanks!

[@nCode1]

Suzuki's grip and style reminds me of Henman

[@吃喝玩樂同學會的謝老]

真好看，年纪大如何克制年輕人，做了很好的演示。

[@伊藤-u2v]

リフティングして集中力高める技か😳すご☺️

[@pyromusic9]

Takao Pro what a guy. Beautiful S & V

[@wongstz5]

Actually, i saw nishioka didnt play full run because of the japansese culture. The younger would respect the older, you see the point 10-8. It more like acted by nishioka. In fact, old method couldnt fight to the modern style. Otherwise, the mainstream wont change it. The ball more fast and run fast for two angle with defense.

[@gurvijaybecker]

That’s even better if he didn’t play full throttle out of respect of Mr. Suzuki

[@leep_uq]

I don’t think that’s the case, Suzuki did beat Nishioka many years ago, not to mention he narrowly lost to Federer back in 2006. Source: Wikipedia, In October 2006, Suzuki played in his first International Series event of the year, the Japan Open Tennis Championships held in Tokyo, having received a wildcard into the main draw. Suzuki, ranked World No. 1078 at the time, won surprise victories over 8th seed Paradorn Srichaphan and World No. 126 Alexander Waske en route to his quarter finals berth against Federer. Suzuki once again lost to Federer in three tight sets, 6-4, 5-7, 6-7(3).[1]

[@wongstz5]

@@leep_uq if you see the last year AO, he played with nafal, and you would know that he just respect his senior. First, suzuki is bigger age, second, modern tennis is much more fast, if he play to two angle, suzuki cant run. Then, you see the video,when nishioka hit a hard core, suzuki cant take it. Even the serve, nishikori serve soft. Not like suzuki very hard. Whatever the age, the generation of tennis, suzuki style (terminator) definetly cant win for nowadays. Now only federer keep this style(terminator style+baseline)

[@15Stratos]

He should've played at his fullest.It should be disrespectful if you let him win by not playing as you normally would,not the opposite

[@wongstz5]

@@15Stratos it is japan culture,very simple,depand on where you come from to play

[@briany1957]

I grew up playing ITF juniors with lots of Japanese players.. Ota Shigeru, Tsujino Ryujo, Shujo Matusoka, Hasegawa Kiyoshi and women's side, Michiko Yokota, Kajita Yasuyo, Kijimuta, Shio Okada are frequent players traveling together in Asia... I wonder where they are now....

[@LAisamazzzzzing]

Japan

[@TroKheTRR]

I know that a 10 point match is a very small sample, but does the fact that Takao's highest rank was 102 and Nishioka is rank 48 tell something about the difference in eras? Legit question, like, he IS 44, and he made 5 points on Nishioka serving

[@harrisonash6]

Seems more like Nishioka wasn’t going 100 percent. Doesn’t make any sense that players would be getting worse over time.

[@pzh1]

Your question is legit and I think the answer I the court speed and bounce. It creates a different types of player. It's like a different sport

[@ManagerMia]

na, check nishioka's serve, he was serving about 60% to start with, and still didn't go hard...

[@buiminhmusic2935]

Takao good on volley and net, but health may not strong for this strategy. Thank for sharing.

[@kamilsulardr8041]

Hello, I am following you from İstanbul and i love your videos. I would like to come to visit japan and while i am there i want to play tennis with you. İs it possible?

[@Dixel56]

I love the subtitles

[@andrecandela2117]

I don't like the reference Takao PRO in English subtitle, but I waited until the match is over.

[@hameedn.b7004]

What is the surface they are playing on? It looks like smooth hard court!

[@Doty6String]

These guys got game man

[@acurakim]

I.don't understand why Suzuki is ranked in 1000s when.playing Federer in.2006 Tokyo, when.they have met in AO 2005 just 20months earlier

[@diamondbreak]

This channel would surely be one of the best if the translation were better.

[@carlobertuman7725]

his ball was curving so much off the rallies

[@kieferzhang3228]

Hello where is the academy located? Do you have any contact email about junior program? Thanks

[@amolwaghmare975]

Nice video

[@roter13]

Suzuki was so good. He gave Federer tough matches.

[@altruism8637]

Also, superior serve and volley technique is maybe not good at rolland garros ?

[@Antonio84able]

Nishioka wasn't trying hard. There is a big difference in training and competition matches. But it was fun to watch.)

[@Crypto.spaghetti]

L’expérience bravo

[@absmith4639]

Need to start making all the videos in 4k, or how about 8k!! I thought this was Japan!!?? :D Even the Olympics are suppose to be in 8K!!

[@TimTheMusicMan]

Well I was going to say I felt like Godzilla would be appearing but then I watched the entire set and the dark shirt (the former No. 1) played like tennis should be played. He was a master at the net, a few of his volleys were 'McEnroe' -isk. He used a one handed backhand. He had an all around game, nothing modern (except for the equipment). But as you can tell, coming to the net takes talent, and the one handed backhand takes talent. The current No. 1 should learn from this, but most players today cannot perform these skills as they were never taught to come in off the baseline. But it was an amazing performance. They are both skilled, but the winner showed how tennis should be played, it is a lost art.

[@鈴木俊夫-k1m]

英語版も始めたのですね！

[@boomerbends5988]

Is this “Baby Steps”?

[@dadsfreetimeclassicgaming1220]

Kudos to the translator.

[@88zerosum]

I think Nishioka is a much better player. 10 point game does not mean a lot. Should go at at least 2 sets.

[@room1recording]

Great hitting

[@ProjectsandReviewsZone]

Don't count the older player out!

[@roveism]

Nishioka was messing around and taking it easy on Suzuki out of respect.

[@nCode1]

Nishioka's stroke is identical to Nadal's. I'll not be surprised if he model his game based on Nadal

[@HawkOfGP]

I think Nishioka finishes across instead of the "buggy whip" more often than Nadal, but it is a similar forehand.

[@paolomontemurro2569]

great !

[@shickschack]

What string is the coach playing? Sounds like a multifilament

[@Stu49583]

probably natural gut or synthetic gut. Synthetic gut is my guess, when adjusting the strings it made those "clacking/clicking" sounds, typical with syn gut.

[@stevel.2759]

Suzuki played out of his mind against Federer at ausi. Who is this guy I thought lol.

[@VL1975]

Dude just beat Isner at Wimbledon. So I am not surprised he would beat a former pro.

[@KarenCorr]

He lost.

[@VL1975]

@@KarenCorr No he didn't.

[@KarenCorr]

@@VL1975 Yes, he did.

[@VL1975]

@@KarenCorr I am glad you're such a loser that you can respond so quickly. lol

[@davisappletv9931]

鈴木さんおめでとう🎉🍾🎈

[@mmm6325]

Suzuki played 2 close matches against prime Federer

[@ianmendoza7347]

Thank god it’s tennis, I thought it was about video games 😂😂 sorry for that

[@hanhpham6628]

Where nishikori

[@rolwinbrito7129]

Buen match

[@Ray_eddi]

So there you have it.....to beat Nishioka simply come to net (baseline rallies against this guy is almost suicide!!)

[@bracksza]

I did not even know there was a carpet surface?

[@SUTATENI-Pro_Tennis_Lessons]

Yes!

[@kenkozawa9810]

the success and popularity of federer & nadal killed carpet. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpet_court#:~:text=A%20carpet%20court%20is%20a,Tour%20competitions%20ended%20in%202009.

[@rsmith02]

They are just indoor fast courts.

[@cristiano7gi]

before i watch this video, i think former japan no.1 win

[@DeathLacooda]

And always remember to be bullish, kids 🤓

[@TheDrakulie]

horrible miss by yoshi on match point. was he just being nice to Takao ?

[@worawatsr9803]

Being nice? Try to pass a pro s&v and see what happens

[@TheDrakulie]

@@worawatsr9803 i get it but with Yoshi, that is a easy duck passing shot. Did you seen that incredible passing shot by yoshi in Isner match on Grass at wimbledon. Now That is the tough passing shot if there is one

[@worawatsr9803]

@@TheDrakulie There is a difference when facing match point. He was under a big pressure there.

[@legoatjames5723]

@@worawatsr9803 he was being nice I think. its really common for Japanese to go easy on their elders

[@Raidersscm]

Yoshi beat Isner at Wimbledon. He was showing respect. Fun tiebreaker.

[@nilslagerberg1273]

Japanese language is beautiful

[@vectorthurm]

Nick Kyrgios serve!! 👍

[@vectorthurm]

It’s a cannon! 👍👍🎾 Whole game actually!! Man NK should train with this master. If he had 1/2 the mental strength he would be top 5 player. Takao is amazing!!

[@hero0149]

But Nishioka mimics Takao.

[@faizalamirbashiira4565]

Nishioka really have that resemblance with Echizen Ryoma from PoT

[@johnjohnsonjohn]

Hai

[@manana4151]

えー、、負けるなよ笑 でもたかおさんがすごいのか、、

[@LuisoArt123]

Echizen Ryoma might defeat both of them hahaha

[@neygercey7899]

Experience wins!