‘Devastated’ Nick Kyrgios speaks out after US Open racket smashing tantrum
Nick Kyrgios was left ‘devastated’ as his quest for a first grand slam title at the US Open ended with a five-set quarter-final defeat by Russia’s Karen Khachanov.
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Wimbledon's missing ranking points still frustrates Tomljanovic
NEW YORK: Ajla Tomljanovic will be knocking on the door of the world's top 30 after reaching a second straight Grand Slam quarter-final this year but the Australian is frustrated she will not be even higher due to the absence of rankings points from Wimbledon.
Dejected Kyrgios feels like he 'failed' at US Open
NEW YORK : Nick Kyrgios said winning is the only thing that matters at a Grand Slam and that he was "devastated" by his five-set loss to Karen Khachanov in the U.S. Open quarter-finals on Tuesday.
Smith's LIV switch puts another Aussie Cameron in Presidents Cup frame
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Furious Nick Kyrgios smashes TWO racquets after US Open loss to Karen Khachanov, hurls bottle to the ground
Nick Kyrgios was left angry and exasperated both during and after his surprise defeat to Karen Khachanov in the quarter-finals of the US Open. The 27-year-old suffered an unexpected 7-5 4-6 7-5 6-7(3) 6-4 loss in the night session inside Arthur Ashe Stadium and was infuriated at not being able to find his top level during the topsy-turvy match at Flushing Meadows. Ad Kyrgios, who had been tipped by many to go all the way in New York after a very impressive few months on the ATP Tour and having reached the final at Wimbledon, could not match Khachanov's intensity when it really mattered in the final set.
Nick Kyrgios devastated after US Open exit after defeat to Karen Khachanov
Nick Kyrgios was left “devastated” as his quest for a first grand slam title at the US Open ended with a five-set quarter-final defeat by Russia’s Karen Khachanov.
US Open 2022: Ons Jabeur, Caroline Garcia Set Up Semi-Final Clash
Tunisia's Ons Jabeur became the first African woman in history to reach the semi-finals of the US Open on Tuesday as France's Caroline Garcia ended the hopes of American teenager Coco Gauff to advance to the last four. Jabeur, who also claimed a notable first in July as the first woman from Africa to reach the final at Wimbledon, scored a 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) win over Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic. The 28-year-old will now face Garcia in the semi-finals after the in-form 17th seed dispatched the 18-year-old Gauff 6-3, 6-4 in Tuesday's other quarter-final.
Watch: Nick Kyrgios Breaks Racket In Anger After US Open Exit
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios is known for his fiery temperament, often losing his cool at umpires, opponents, members of the audience and even his own entourage. On Wednesday, the 27-year-old went down to Russia's Karen Khachanov in five sets in the US Open quarter-finals. After his defeat, Kyrgios was fuming and he took his frustration out on his racket, smashing it on the ground repeatedly before throwing it down with force. He ended up destroying the racket in his meltdown.