Nick Kyrgios upsets defending US Open champ Daniil Medvedev to advance to quarterfinals
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Ujiagbe wins 2022 Lagos Country Club, Zenith Bank Tennis Championship
Idemudia Ujiagbe, at the weekend, defeated his younger brother, Ehi, 7-6 (5), 6-3 to win the 2022 Zenith Bank, Lagos Country Club Tennis Championship men’s singles title.
US Open: Defending Champion Daniil Medvedev Knocked Out
Australia's Nick Kyrgios sent defending champion Daniil Medvedev tumbling out of the US Open on Sunday as US teenager Coco Gauff reached the quarter-finals for the first time. The notoriously temperamental 23rd-seeded Kyrgios produced some scintillating shot-making on his way to a superb 7-6 (13/11), 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 win over the world number one from Russia. Kyrgios, who was beaten by Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final in July, showed grit and composure to save three set points in the opening set before holding his nerve to win an epic tie-break 13/11 before a raucous Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd.
Nick Kyrgios defeats Daniil Medvedev, secures first career berth in US Open quarterfinals
NEW YORK — Nick Kyrgios eliminated defending U.S. Open champion and No. 1-ranked Daniil Medvedev in the fourth round on Sunday night.
Rafael Nadal Overcomes Freak Racquet Injury And Fabio Fognini At US Open
Rafael Nadal overcame a freak injury scare when he accidentally hit himself with his own racquet to reach the US Open third round on Thursday. The Spaniard defeated Italy's Fabio Fognini 2-6, 6-4, 6-2, 6-1 but only after suffering a bizarre self-inflicted injury when leading 3-0 in the fourth set. The four-time champion, and holder of a men's record 22 Grand Slam titles, was hurt when his racquet bounced back off the court as he stretched for a ball and hit him squarely on the nose.
‘It seems like he doesn’t care’ – Corentin Moutet slammed for behaviour in defeat to Casper Ruud at US Open
Corentin Moutet was urged to show more focus and concentration after not producing his best performance in his US Open fourth-round loss to Casper Ruud. Moutet showed glimpses of his quality during the 6-1 6-2 6-7(4) 6-2 defeat, particularly in the third set when the Frenchman dug deep to spark hopes of a comeback. Ad But ultimately some questionable actions during the match overshadowed a promising performance.
‘Novak-esque’ – Coco Gauff a ‘total package’ like Djokovic says Eurosport's Mats Wilander after win over Zhang Shaui
Eighteen-year-old Coco Gauff has been described as the «total package» and was also praised for her maturity following her hard-fought 7-5 7-5 victory over Zhang Shaui to set up a place in the last eight of the US Open. After taking the first set in brilliant fashion, Gauff was staring at a decider after Zhang took a 5-3 lead in the second set. But the young American dealt with the pressure to win the next four games and keep her bid of winning her home Grand Slam alive.
Matteo Berrettini beats Fokina in Marathon match in New York
Italian Matteo Berrettini reached his second consecutive U.S. Open quarter-final by winning a marathon battle with Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 3-6 7-6(2) 6-3 4-6 6-2 on Sunday after the Spaniard suffered an injury in the final set.