Nick Kyrgios At Same Level As Novak Djokovic And Rafael Nadal: Daniil Medvedev

05.09.2022 - 08:11 sports.ndtv.com

Danill Medvedev said Nick Kyrgios is playing at such a high level that he merits comparison with Grand Slam heavyweights Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.

Medvedev was deposed as US Open champion on Sunday by Kyrgios as the fiery Australian stormed to an electrifying 7-6 (13/11), 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 win to reach his first quarter-final in New York. "Nick today played kind of at the level of Novak and Rafa," said the 26-year-old Medvedev after seeing 21 aces and 53 winners speed past him. "He has a little bit different game because he's not a grinder.

At the same time he can rally. He's tough to play. He has an amazing serve. "But from baseline it's not like when the point starts, you know that you have the advantage.

He plays good. He has every shot. "If he plays like this until the end of the tournament, he has all the chances to win it." Medvedev, who will lose his world number one ranking following his defeat, was attempting to become the first man to defend the US Open title since Roger Federer in 2008.

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