Nick Kyrgios has reacted savagely to the end of his US Open campaign,destroying his racquet on Arthur Ashe Stadium following a disappointing five-set quarter-final loss to Karen Khachanov.
Ajla Tomljanovic will leave New York with a place in the history books and a career high in the WTA rankings after a straight-sets loss to Ons Jabeur.
When you’re hot,you get a lucky break even on your bad days. And Nick Kyrgios is hot as the US Open hurtles into its second week.
Nick Kyrgios downed world number one Daniil Medvedev in an absorbing battle,ending the Russian’s hopes for a US Open title defence in New York.
The spotlight at the US Open was firmly trained on Ajla Tomljanovic,and after ending Serena Williams’s career,the Australian’s first words were “I’m sorry”.
Serena Williams gamely fielded question after question about the loss to Ajla Tomljanovic that has ended her career,saying she had no regrets about walking away from her playing career.
The Australian was relatively upbeat on court during a comprehensive,straight-sets victory against JJ Wolf.
He huffed and he puffed but Nick Kyrgios ultimately did enough to set up a clash with American wildcard JJ Wolf,joining Alex de Minaur in the US Open third round.
He’s tired and played his best mate on tour,but Nick Kyrgios still found everything required to reach the second round at Flushing Meadows.