Nick Kyrgios in 'most uncomfortable' position after 'nightmare' US Open win
Nick Kyrgios in 'most uncomfortable' position after 'nightmare' US Open win
as he came in straight sets to progress at Flushing Meadows.
as he came in straight sets to progress at Flushing Meadows.
doubles partners and great friends met face to face for the first time late on Monday evening.
doubles partners and great friends met face to face for the first time late on Monday evening.
Kyrgios and Kokinakis rose to doubles stardom by winning the tournament at the Australian Open
Meeting for the first time as individual competitors, the former were considered heavy favorites against the world number 70.
Despite making the Wimbledon final last month, Kyrgios went to the 23rd seeded US Open,
Despite making the Wimbledon final last month, Kyrgios went to the 23rd seeded US Open,
but many expect him to go on another barnstorming run.
but many expect him to go on another barnstorming run.
He wasted no time sending Kokinakis with a regular 6-3 6-4 7-6 victory to propel his campaign
He wasted no time sending Kokinakis with a regular 6-3 6-4 7-6 victory to propel his campaign
although he later explained that the mental battle was anything but straightforward.
although he later explained that the mental battle was anything but straightforward.
"[That was] probably one of the most uncomfortable matches I've played in my career," he admitted
"[That was] probably one of the most uncomfortable matches I've played in my career," he admitted
"When we both saw the draw, it was a nightmare, honestly. I feel like there's probably two players
"When we both saw the draw, it was a nightmare, honestly. I feel like there's probably two players
two or three players - that after tennis I'll probably keep in touch until I'm probably dead. No go, to be honest.
"Thanasi is one of them. It's really tough. [Trying to stop my opponent] helped me.
In the first doubles set I played incredibly from behind the court. I had a real need to try.
In the first doubles set I played incredibly from behind the court. I had a real need to try.
The clear game plan was to shake him as much as you can, don't let him dictate.
The clear game plan was to shake him as much as you can, don't let him dictate.