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.
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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.
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.
Khachanov topples Kyrgios to reach US Open semis
NEW YORK : Karen Khachanov beat Nick Kyrgios 7-5 4-6 7-5 6-7(3) 6-4 at the U.S. Open on Tuesday to reach the semi-finals of the tournament for the first time.
'I did it!' - Karen Khachanov stuns Nick Kyrgios in 'crazy match' to reach US Open semi-finals in style
Karen Khachanov reached the first Grand Slam semi-final of his career after producing a stunning 7-5 4-6 7-5 6-7(3) 6-4 victory over Nick Kyrgios at the US Open. Kyrgios could hardly have been in better form as he came into the match boasting an ATP Tour-best 26 victories going back to the start of the grass-court section of the calendar early in the summer. Ad But — as is so rare — the Australian was ultimately out-gunned, with Khachanov able to produce a performance that demonstrated his immense talent on the biggest stage the sport has to offer.
Kyrgios knocked out of US Open by Khachanov after epic five-set battle
Nick Kyrgios saw his bid for a maiden Grand Slam title end in the quarter-finals of the US Open on Tuesday night after Karen Khachanov edged their five-set thriller inside a raucous Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Aussie firebrand Kyrgios stunned by Khachanov in US Open quarter-finals
Russia's Karen Khachanov reached his first Grand Slam semi-final at the US Open on Tuesday with a 7-5, 4-6, 7-5, 6-7 (3/7), 6-4 win over Australian firebrand Nick Kyrgios.