Nick Kyrgios reaches final eight of US Men's Clay Court Championships in Houston
Australia's Nick Kyrgios has beaten American seventh seed Tommy Paul in straight sets to storm into the last eight of the US Men's Clay Court Championships in Houston.
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'I worry about them breaking down' - Chris Evert on player mental health after Alexander Zverev, Nick Kyrgios outbursts
Chris Evert has expressed concern about players ‘losing control’ after a string of recent controversial on-court outbursts. World no. 3 Alexander Zverev was handed a suspended ban and fined $40,000 (£30,500) after attacking the umpire’s chair with his racquet in Acapulco while Nick Kyrgios received several fines for his behaviour at Indian Wells and the Miami Open.
Anke Huber believes Britain's Emma Raducanu is better for promoting tennis than Nick Kyrgios
Emma Raducanu's approach to tennis is a better example for promoting the women's game than someone like Nick Kyrgios, believes former world No.4 Anke Huber. Kyrgios has attracted attention in recent weeks due to a number of outbursts and on-court incidents, including almost hitting a ballboy in Indian Wells after throwing his racquet. Ad/> The 19-year-old Raducanu by contrast is an altogether different character, typically letting her tennis do the talking.
'It's brutal' - Chris Evert defends 'superstar' Emma Raducanu from 'relentless' English tabloids
Tennis legend Chris Evert has said Emma Raducanu is «handling everything beautifully» despite the pressure and expectation she believes is being heaped on her. Nick Kyrgios was the latest player to back the 2021 US Open champion following criticism of her recent form from former stars on the WTA tour and the media. Ad/> Since winning the Grand Slam, which saw her jump up to being the No.
'My game actually suits clay' - Nick Kyrgios breaks 1055-day drought on surface in style at ATP Houston
A delighted Nick Kyrgios was left to celebrate a first victory on a clay court for 1055 days at ATP Houston as he overcame Mackenzie McDonald in the first round. The Australian, who has famously spoken of his disdain for the red dirt in previous years, took the win 4-6 6-3 6-4 against the American at the tournament also known as the US Men’s Clay Court Championship. Ad/> Kyrgios served up a total of 18 aces in the match to roar back from a set down while providing the fans with the entertainment they were looking for with one of his traditional tweeners.
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal 'sportsman' attitude deemed 'boring' in Zverev comparison
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's "fair" attitude on the court could get "boring" according to a retired pro. Anke Huber said the two had ushered in a sportsmanlike era of tennis but admitted she didn't want every player on tour to follow suit and instead was happy to see some "emotion" on the match court in the wake of recent outbursts from Alexander Zverev and Nick Kyrgios.
ATP roundup: Nick Kyrgios picks up three-set win in Houston opener
Nick Kyrgios of Australia used three sets to defeat American Mackenzie McDonald 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 Tuesday in the first round of the Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship in Houston.
Nick Kyrgios wins in Houston while pulling off another audacious tweener shot
Nick Kyrgios has got his US clay season underway in fine fashion, recording a three-set win at the ATP Tour event in Houston.