While the post-1968 Open Era has produced consistent under-performance , the Land of the Rising Sun once enjoyed a golden age . Kei Nishikori will play in his first grand slam inal at the U.S. Open on Monday . He is the first Japanese male to reach Grand Slam final . Hide Caption 1 of 9 Photos:Photos: Japan's tennis stars Japan's tennis greats – The world's top men's doubles players -- Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal -- are among His exploits have created a surge of interest in tennis back home .
Kei Nishikori will play in his first grand slam inal at the U.S. Open on Monday . He is the first Japanese male to reach Grand Slam final . Hide Caption 1 of 9 Photos:Photos: Japan's tennis stars Japan's tennis greats – The world's top men's doubles players -- Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal -- are among His exploits have created a surge of interest in tennis back home .